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Charming Plumbago Portrait of Cocks Fighting, Circa 1800
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Charming Plumbago Portrait of Cocks Fighting, Circa 1800

18th century
Sold 19 September 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

This charming portrait shows a little curly-haired boy in a wide-collared shirt and a skeleton suit waving his plumed hat at two cockerels as they square up to each other. The boy is traditionally reputed to be named Henry Spencer Fowke though this is not inscribed on it.

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Drawn in graphite on vellum, the portrait is presented in a period giltwood frame that has been re-gilded. The frame is slightly warped but that just adds to the overall charm of the piece.

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Framed Size: 180 x 165mm

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Plumbago Drawing to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1032082
Dealers Internal Reference
6702
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Description
This charming portrait shows a little curly-haired boy in a wide-collared shirt and a skeleton suit waving his plumed hat at two cockerels as they square up to each other. The boy is traditionally reputed to be named Henry Spencer Fowke though this is not inscribed on it.
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Drawn in graphite on vellum, the portrait is presented in a period giltwood frame that has been re-gilded.
Wigs on the Green

The frame is slightly warped but that just adds to the overall charm of the piece.

Framed Size: 180 x 165mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Plumbago Drawing to the Georgian era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1032082
Dealers Internal Ref
6702
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Plumbago Portrait of Cocks Fighting, Circa 1800

Archive II An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame. View III
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Wigs on the Green
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Yorkshire
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An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame.
Charming Plumbago Portrait of Cocks Fighting, Circa 1800
Ref: SA1032082
An oval plumbago drawing depicting two cocks fighting, set within an ornate gilded frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Graphite, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOval mount, Gilded frame, Figurative scene
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Plumbago is an early form of pencil drawing utilising powdered lead and carbon, popular during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries for detailed monochrome portraits and illustrations.

These historical artworks are executed on laid paper or vellum using graphite or lead-based media, frequently housed within wooden or brass frames with glass protection.

Authentication involves examining the paper texture for period-accurate watermarks, inspecting the medium for genuine graphite or plumbago characteristics under magnification, and evaluating the construction of the frame.

Display the artwork on a neutral wall space or within a gallery wall arrangement, ensuring it is positioned away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate paper.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free materials, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and keeping the artwork away from direct ultraviolet light exposure.
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