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Benjamin D.sigmund Watercolour ‘ Sitting Next to the Cat in Front of the Cottage’
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Benjamin D.sigmund Watercolour ‘ Sitting Next to the Cat in Front of the Cottage’

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Benjamin D.Sigmund 1857-1947. Exh 1880-1904.Genre and landscape painter.Lived London,Maidenhead,Berks,Lynmouth,Devon and Slough,Bucks.Exhibited 31works at R.A.,25 at RBA,34 at RI,,19 at RHA,17 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool and elsewhere.’Sitting next to the Cat in front of the Cottage’ signed watercolour,image size 25x31.5 cms,framed size 46x58cms

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Benjamin D. Sigmund Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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SA747398
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Benjamin D.Sigmund 1857-1947. Exh 1880-1904.Genre and landscape painter.Lived London,Maidenhead,Berks,Lynmouth,Devon and Slough,Bucks.Exhibited 31works at R.A.,25 at RBA,34 at RI,,19 at RHA,17 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool and elsewhere.’Sitting next to the Cat in front of the Cottage’ signed watercolour,image size 25x31.5 cms,framed size 46x58cms
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Benjamin D. Sigmund Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA747398
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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An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl and a cat sitting by a thatched cottage, signed by Benjamin D. Sigmund. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl and a cat sitting by a thatched cottage, signed by Benjamin D. Sigmund. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Benjamin D.sigmund Watercolour ‘ Sitting Next to the Cat in Front of the Cottage’

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl and a cat sitting by a thatched cottage, signed by Benjamin D. Sigmund. View II
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2017
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Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Location: Newark Antiques and Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BX, United Kingdom
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl and a cat sitting by a thatched cottage, signed by Benjamin D. Sigmund.
BENJAMIN D.SIGMUND WATERCOLOUR ‘ SITTING NEXT TO THE CAT IN FRONT OF THE COTTAGE’
Ref: SA747398
An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl and a cat sitting by a thatched cottage, signed by Benjamin D. Sigmund.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian Pastoral
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMuted Green, Brown, Soft Blue
  • MotifsThatched cottage, Figures and animals, Floral climbing roses, Pastoral landscape
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This period was characterised by a focus on naturalism, atmospheric lighting, and pastoral scenes, often capturing traditional rural life and architecture with delicate washes and fine detail.

Traditional watercolours utilised finely ground pigments bound in water-soluble gum arabic, applied to heavyweight rag paper or card, and typically protected behind glass within a wood or gilt frame.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper stock for watermark age, checking the ink or graphite signature for period consistency, inspecting under magnification for dot-matrix printing to rule out reproductions, and verifying artist provenance records.

Antique art brings depth and character to modern spaces when paired with clean-lined furniture, hung against neutral walls to highlight the tonal palette, and protected from direct sunlight to preserve the pigments.

Watercolours are extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light and moisture; they should be displayed away from direct sun, framed with UV-filtering glass or acrylic, and maintained in stable indoor humidity conditions.
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