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Sir David Wilkie Ra Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Tap Room Sketch for the Village Festival Painting
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Sir David Wilkie Ra Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Tap Room Sketch for the Village Festival Painting

19th century
Sold 20 December 2024 · Strickland & Russell
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Type of artwork: Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Sir David Wilkie RA , No Visible Signature.

'Tap Room' Sketch for the large oil painting by Wilkie 'The Village Festival'

Provenance - Exhibited: "Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition", York, May 1879 and various labels verso including a Christies stamp.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1811

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This item is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 57 x 46 cm (mount aperture approx. 27 x 19 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Early Nineteenth Century Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

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SA1112789
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Description
Type of artwork: Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Sir David Wilkie RA , No Visible Signature.

'Tap Room' Sketch for the large oil painting by Wilkie 'The Village Festival'

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Provenance - Exhibited: "Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition", York, May 1879 and various labels verso including a Christies stamp.
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fig 1. An early 19th century watercolour painting depicting a figurative tavern scene with figures gathered near a doorway and windows.
fig 1. Sir David Wilkie Ra Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Tap Room Sketch for the Village Festival Painting

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1811

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This item is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 57 x 46 cm (mount aperture approx. 27 x 19 cm)

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Early Nineteenth Century Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112789
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Sir David Wilkie Ra Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Tap Room Sketch for the Village Festival Painting

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An early 19th century watercolour painting depicting a figurative tavern scene with figures gathered near a doorway and windows.
Sir David Wilkie RA Original early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Tap Room Sketch for The Village Festival Painting
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An early 19th century watercolour painting depicting a figurative tavern scene with figures gathered near a doorway and windows.
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  • ObjectPainting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsFigurative composition, Architectural framing, Narrative genre scene
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 0.3 cm (0 in)

Early 19th century British watercolours are characterised by narrative genre scenes, expressive brushwork, and a focus on everyday social life, often created as preliminary sketches for larger oil canvases.

Artists during this era typically used hand-made rag paper, natural earth and mineral pigments bound with gum arabic, and fine animal-hair brushes.

Authenticity is assessed through paper watermarks, the composition of historical pigments, natural ageing of the paper support, and stylistic consistency with the artists documented body of work.

Antique artworks add historical depth and character to contemporary spaces and are best displayed using conservation-grade framing with UV-protective glass away from direct sunlight.

Paper antiques require stable environmental conditions with controlled relative humidity between 45% and 55%, low light levels, and acid-free mounting materials to prevent degradation.
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