Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The Victorian painting has the skill to draw you in with its range of rustic / pastel colour hues and textures, depicting a quintessential English agricultural scene. It is signed and dated in the bottom right corner, framed in a later large mounted gilt frame, protected by glass, which is in excellent condition.
This Victorian watercolour painting would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the hallway, living or dining room. As this is a large painting, it would fit well in a large room. This painting would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is an attractive and colourful piece. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely picture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian watercolour painting, of a woodland winter rural scene, depicting working horses in the winter months, by Walter Henry Pigott, circa 1882, of large proportions, in a later gold leaf mounted frame, with a glass protective screen, in excellent condition. The watercolour is in excellent original condition - the colours are strong and there is no sign of fading or crazing to the picture. The painting is signed and dated in the bottom right corner, protected by glass and housed in its original fabulous ornate gilt frame, which is in excellent condition. Nominal old age marks to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. This Victorian watercolour painting, is ready to hang.
Artist - History:
Walter Henry Pigott was a British artist (1810 – 1901) who painted mostly in watercolours. He exhibited four works at the Royal Academy, London and also in Suffolk Street. His subject usually depicted farm scenes – particularly working horses in rural landscapes but he sometimes he painted seascapes in oil. There was always plenty of action and detail in his work. Walter Henry Pigott was a Yorkshire man and loved to paint in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and also Wales.
Dimensions:
Frame Height = 85cm / 33½” / 2t 9½”
Frame Width = 118cm / 46½” / 3ft 10½”
Frame Depth = 5.5cm / 2¼”
Picture Height = 45cm / 17¾” / 1ft 5¾”
Picture Width = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 4¾”
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. 73530
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique English Victorian Watercolour Painting Picture of Working Farm Horses by Walter Henry Pigott (Circa 1882)
