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Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.
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Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

1900 - 1920
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Artist: Frank Dadd R.I. (1851-1929).

Title: "A Warm Welcome". Signed and inscribed.

Size: 4 3/4"x 3 1/2". Framed size: 12 1/4"x 10 3/4".

And "The Pick of the Pack". Signed and dated 1925 and inscribed.

Size: 5 1/4"x 4". Framed size: 12 1/4"x 10 3/4".

PAIR. Watercolours.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Frank Dadd was born on the 28th March 1851 in London. He studied at the Royal College of Art and at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won a Silver medal for drawing from life. He commenced black and white work in about 1882 and worked as an illustrator for the Illustrated London News from 1878-1884 and then at The Graphic.

He specialised in historical and genre paintings, and in addition illustrated several books including "All is not gold that glitters", "The Flag Beer and Skittles", "The Captain of the Troop", "Follow the drum", "Coaching days and Coaching ways", and Baring Goulds "The Broom Squire" and "Types of the Army and Navy”.

He was honoured to have his paintings chosen for exhibition at the Royal Academy from 1878. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-colours in 1884 and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1888.

He lived at Wallington in Surrey and later at Teignmouth in Devon where he died on 7th March 1929.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated these Antique Sporting Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

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SA812282
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Description
Artist: Frank Dadd R.I. (1851-1929).

Title: "A Warm Welcome". Signed and inscribed.

Size: 4 3/4"x 3 1/2". Framed size: 12 1/4"x 10 3/4".

And "The Pick of the Pack". Signed and dated 1925 and inscribed.

Size: 5 1/4"x 4". Framed size: 12 1/4"x 10 3/4".

fig 1. A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.
fig 1. Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

PAIR. Watercolours.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Frank Dadd was born on the 28th March 1851 in London.

“
He studied at the Royal College of Art and at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won a Silver medal for drawing from life.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He commenced black and white work in about 1882 and worked as an illustrator for the Illustrated London News from 1878-1884 and then at The Graphic.

fig 2. A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.
fig 2. Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

He specialised in historical and genre paintings, and in addition illustrated several books including "All is not gold that glitters", "The Flag Beer and Skittles", "The Captain of the Troop", "Follow the drum", "Coaching days and Coaching ways", and Baring Goulds "The Broom Squire" and "Types of the Army and Navy”.

fig 3. A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.
fig 3. Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

He was honoured to have his paintings chosen for exhibition at the Royal Academy from 1878. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-colours in 1884 and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1888.

He lived at Wallington in Surrey and later at Teignmouth in Devon where he died on 7th March 1929.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated these Antique Sporting Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA812282
Dealers Internal Ref
WGP
William Greenwood Fine Art
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Archive I A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.

Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

Archive II A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames. View II
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Archive V A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames. View V
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Archive IX A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames. View IX
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A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.
Frank Dadd R.I. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting watercolours.
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A pair of framed antique watercolour paintings by Frank Dadd depicting traditional British sporting and rural interior scenes in gilded swept frames.
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Sporting watercolour art is a genre of painting focused on countryside activities such as fox hunting, shooting, fishing, and equestrian pursuits. Originating predominantly in 18th and 19th century Britain, these works are rendered in water-based pigments on paper, emphasising narrative realism, anatomical accuracy of animals, and detailed period attire.

Victorian watercolours were typically mounted on acid-free or rag paper boards with lined wash mounts to isolate the pigment from glass. Frames were constructed from carved timber coated with gesso and decorated with gold leaf gilding, featuring ornate corner moulding details.

Authentic works from this era usually feature artist signatures or monogram marks, such as R.I. indicating membership in the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. Examining the paper under magnification reveals natural brush strokes and pigment settling rather than modern mechanical printing dots, alongside age-appropriate toning on paper and mount margins.

A pair of sporting watercolours functions well mounted symmetrically above a console table, sideboard, or fireplace mantel. The classic gilded frames complement rich timber finishes, leather upholstery, and deep neutral wall colours in modern country house or study schemes.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Utilising UV-protective glass and archival museum-grade mounting materials ensures long-term preservation, while gilt wood frames should be cleaned using only a soft dry brush.
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