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Arthur Alfred Davis Pair Watercolours ‘ Working Setter Dogs’
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Arthur Alfred Davis Pair Watercolours ‘ Working Setter Dogs’

1900 - 1920
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Arthur Alfred Davis died 1910.British sporting artist working in both oil and watercolour often featuring dogs.The colours are strong and vibrant in this pair of attractive watercolours and although the second example has some foxing to the sky it does not detract from the overall image of the watercolour.Housed in the original decorative gilt frames . ‘Working Setter Dogs’ pair signed watercolours,one dated 1910,image size 25x37 cms,framed size33x44 cms

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Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated these Antique Dog Watercolour Paintings to the 1910s.

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Arthur Alfred Davis died 1910.British sporting artist working in both oil and watercolour often featuring dogs.
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The colours are strong and vibrant in this pair of attractive watercolours and although the second example has some foxing to the sky it does not detract from the overall image of the watercolour.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Housed in the original decorative gilt frames . ‘Working Setter Dogs’ pair signed watercolours,one dated 1910,image size 25x37 cms,framed size33x44 cms

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated these Antique Dog Watercolour Paintings to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA968552
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis.
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Archive I A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis.

ARTHUR ALFRED DAVIS PAIR WATERCOLOURS ‘ WORKING SETTER DOGS’

Archive II A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis. View II
Archive III A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis. View IV
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Kelham Rd
Newark
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis.
ARTHUR ALFRED DAVIS PAIR WATERCOLOURS ‘ WORKING SETTER DOGS’
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A pair of antique gilt-framed watercolour paintings depicting working setter dogs in open rural landscapes by Arthur Alfred Davis.
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British sporting dog art typically focuses on hunting and field breeds such as setters, pointers, and retrievers rendered in realistic natural landscapes. Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, these works emphasised correct anatomical depiction, coat textures, and working instincts in field environments.

Victorian watercolours were executed using water-soluble pigments applied to cotton rag paper, often backed with board and housed behind glass. Frames were typically crafted from carved or moulded wood finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding.

Authentic watercolours from the late 19th and early 20th centuries show subtle signs of age, such as mild paper toning or foxing, along with original hand-applied artist signatures. Inspection under magnification reveals layered wash techniques rather than modern print dot patterns.

These small-scale paintings can be styled in vertical pairs on narrow wall spaces or integrated into mixed gallery walls alongside contemporary line drawings. The warm gilt frames pair well with dark wood panelling, natural linen textiles, and traditional cabinetry.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and paper deterioration. Conservation-grade UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials should be used to protect the delicate paper substrate over time.
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