What periods do these watercolors cover?

The listings span from the Regency and Victorian eras through the early twentieth century, with examples dated from the eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Most items originate in the nineteenth century, reflecting British school traditions and historical revival interests.

How should I hang these framed artworks?

Keep the paintings away from direct sunlight to prevent the watercolour pigments from fading over time. Stable indoor humidity protects both the paper support and the antique wooden frames. Use picture wire secured to wall studs to support the weight of the glass and wooden framing safely.

Are these works signed by the artists?

Many examples bear artist signatures, studio inscriptions, or contemporary notations on the front or reverse of the paper. Attributions often rely on documented signatures or stylistic comparisons with known British school painters. Unsigned pieces frequently emerge from provincial studios, historical records, or anonymous sketchbooks of the period.

What subjects are most common?

Portraits of military personnel, historical figures, and private citizens appear frequently among the painted works. Townscapes, coastal harbours, and narrative historical scenes also form a major part of the selection. Artists frequently documented British landscapes, naval vessels, and domestic interior settings.

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Framed historical watercolor artwork records past military figures, landscapes, and domestic interiors in pigment upon paper.

Pair of Framed Watercolour Portraits by Thomas Woolnoth, Signed. 1834

19th century

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Pair of Framed Watercolour Portraits by Thomas Woolnoth, Signed. 1834

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£495

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Henry Spernon Tozer Watercolour ‘ an Afternoon Snooze by the Fireside ‘

1920 - 1940

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Henry Spernon Tozer Watercolour ‘ an Afternoon Snooze by the Fireside ‘

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£750

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18th century

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Watercolour Portrait of Elias Inchbald

From Wigs on the Green

£425

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Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’

1900 - 1920

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Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£1,750

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1900 - 1920

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Watercolour of a 16th Century Cavalier

From Branching Out Antiques

£475

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Hubert Coutts R.i. "Anglesey". Large Watercolour Landscape.

1900 - 1920

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Hubert Coutts R.i. "Anglesey". Large Watercolour Landscape.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,280

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Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1840

19th century

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Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1840

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£170

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George Perfect Harding , 1781 –1853
Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (Née Harington) (1580–1627)
Pencil and Watercolour

19th century

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George Perfect Harding , 1781 –1853 Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (Née Harington) (1580–1627) Pencil and Watercolour

From Artware Fineart

£2,500

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The Field of Honour. Original 1917 World War I WWI Military Watercolour Painting

1900 - 1920

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The Field of Honour. Original 1917 World War I WWI Military Watercolour Painting

From Artsonline

£359

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Fred Lawson. "Knaresborough". Watercolour Landscape.

1900 - 1920

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Fred Lawson. "Knaresborough". Watercolour Landscape.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£790

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One delightfully unusual portrait depicts a three-month-old infant named Robert Spearman Swinburne solemnly styled as a participant in the Battle of Waterloo.

Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

19th century

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Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

From Rob Hall Antiques

£550

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1900 - 1920

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Frank Wood Marine Painting 1914

From Millers Antiques

£350

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Herbert John Finn. "The Kew Morn" Large Topographical Watercolour.

1900 - 1920

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Herbert John Finn. "The Kew Morn" Large Topographical Watercolour.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,880

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Walter Emsley Watercolour ‘ Flowergate ,Whitby,yorkshire’

1900 - 1920

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Walter Emsley Watercolour ‘ Flowergate ,Whitby,yorkshire’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£1,100

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George Cattermole, 1800 - 1868
A Cavalier Reading a Dispatch in a Long Gallery, Decorated with Armour and Paintings

19th century

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George Cattermole, 1800 - 1868 A Cavalier Reading a Dispatch in a Long Gallery, Decorated with Armour and Paintings

From Artware Fineart

£600

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19th century

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English School 19th Century an Interior of a Drawing Room with a Seated Lady Writing

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£650

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Framed Historical Watercolor Artwork

Pair of Framed Watercolour Portraits by Thomas Woolnoth, Signed. 1834

Henry Spernon Tozer Watercolour ‘ an Afternoon Snooze by the Fireside ‘

Watercolour Portrait of Elias Inchbald

Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’

Watercolour of a 16th Century Cavalier

Hubert Coutts R.i. "Anglesey". Large Watercolour Landscape.

Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1840

George Perfect Harding , 1781 –1853 Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (Née Harington) (1580–1627) Pencil and Watercolour

The Field of Honour. Original 1917 World War I WWI Military Watercolour Painting

Fred Lawson. "Knaresborough". Watercolour Landscape.

Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

Frank Wood Marine Painting 1914

Herbert John Finn. "The Kew Morn" Large Topographical Watercolour.

Walter Emsley Watercolour ‘ Flowergate ,Whitby,yorkshire’

George Cattermole, 1800 - 1868 A Cavalier Reading a Dispatch in a Long Gallery, Decorated with Armour and Paintings

English School 19th Century an Interior of a Drawing Room with a Seated Lady Writing

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