What periods do these pieces cover?

The listings span from the seventeenth century through to the mid-twentieth century, encompassing periods such as the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras. Each era brings distinct artistic techniques and uniform styles. Earlier pieces often feature seventeenth and eighteenth-century oil portraits, while later works include twentieth-century wartime sketches and twentieth-century realist paintings.

How were these portraits used historically?

Military artwork served to commemorate high-ranking officers, naval commanders, and regiments, often commissioned by military institutions or families. Portraits recorded service achievements and historical campaigns. Some pieces, such as trench art drawings or sentimental tributes to battleships, were created by soldiers and sailors during active service to record their personal wartime experiences.

How do I identify the subject of a portrait?

Subjects are typically identified through inscriptions on the artwork, accompanying labels, or historical records linking the sitter to specific regiments, such as the Dragoons or the Royal Engineers. Uniform details, medals, and insignia also provide clues to rank and regiment. Many listings reference specific historical figures, ranging from seventeenth-century nobility to nineteenth-century officers.

How should I care for antique works on paper?

Works executed on paper, including watercolours, pastels, and engravings, require protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading of pigments and discolouration of the support. Maintaining stable humidity levels prevents warping and foxing. Displaying these pieces behind appropriate glass with acid-free mounting preserves the delicate mediums used in wartime sketches and prints.

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Framed Military Artwork

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Framed military artwork captures centuries of service, presenting officers, regiments, and naval vessels through oil, watercolour, and print.

French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

1900 - 1920

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French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£2,985

3+ MONTHS AGO

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An Original Watercolour by J. Hardy Dated 1850 - 'Young Midshipman on a Shore'

19th century

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An Original Watercolour by J. Hardy Dated 1850 - 'Young Midshipman on a Shore'

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£195

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A Genuine Double Page Unfolded Vanity Fair Print ' a General Group ' Nov 29th 1900

1900 - 1920

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A Genuine Double Page Unfolded Vanity Fair Print ' a General Group ' Nov 29th 1900

From The Country House Gallery

£160

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A Victorian Print of the Royal Review of the Scottish Volunteers

19th century

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A Victorian Print of the Royal Review of the Scottish Volunteers

From Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

£320

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19th century

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Portrait of the Horse 'Balmoral"

From Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

£1,200

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Oil on Canvas Self Portrait by Baruch Shalom Oskotsky

1920 - 1940

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Oil on Canvas Self Portrait by Baruch Shalom Oskotsky

From Earl and Rymer

£950

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John Simmons Portrait Captain Gamaliel Nightingale Naval Oil Painting C1760

18th century

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John Simmons Portrait Captain Gamaliel Nightingale Naval Oil Painting C1760

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£15,000

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Antique Old Master Drawing John Viii, Count of Nassau After Van Dyck

19th century

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Antique Old Master Drawing John Viii, Count of Nassau After Van Dyck

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£4,500

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Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque

From Martlesham Antiques

£120

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Nicolas De Largillière (Circle), Portrait of Frédéric III De Saxe-gotha-altenbourg - Antique Oil Painting

18th century

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Nicolas De Largillière (Circle), Portrait of Frédéric III De Saxe-gotha-altenbourg - Antique Oil Painting

From Brave Fine Art

£7,000

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Listings feature paper, wood, glass, and giltwood materials supporting oil, watercolour, pastel, and gouache mediums across multiple historical periods.

Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917

1900 - 1920

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Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917

From The Collector Antiques

£475

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19th century

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A Fabulous Large Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Framed Portraits

From Yeats Country Antiques

£10,500

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Military Watercolour – Vale of Cashmere, Islamabad

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£495

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1900 - 1920

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Oli Painting of an Aircraft

From Carlton House Antiques

£450

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Oil Painting “The Watch on the Moor” by John A. Houston, R.s.a.

19th century

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Oil Painting “The Watch on the Moor” by John A. Houston, R.s.a.

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£220

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1920 - 1940

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Oil on Canvas by Jean Sobieski

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,475

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Framed Military Artwork

French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

An Original Watercolour by J. Hardy Dated 1850 - 'Young Midshipman on a Shore'

A Genuine Double Page Unfolded Vanity Fair Print ' a General Group ' Nov 29th 1900

A Victorian Print of the Royal Review of the Scottish Volunteers

Portrait of the Horse 'Balmoral"

Oil on Canvas Self Portrait by Baruch Shalom Oskotsky

John Simmons Portrait Captain Gamaliel Nightingale Naval Oil Painting C1760

Antique Old Master Drawing John Viii, Count of Nassau After Van Dyck

Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque

Nicolas De Largillière (Circle), Portrait of Frédéric III De Saxe-gotha-altenbourg - Antique Oil Painting

Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917

A Fabulous Large Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Framed Portraits

Early 19th Century Military Watercolour – Vale of Cashmere, Islamabad

Oli Painting of an Aircraft

Oil Painting “The Watch on the Moor” by John A. Houston, R.s.a.

Oil on Canvas by Jean Sobieski

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