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Item Ref. 3922 ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century This little painting is a curious one and a lot of fun! It depicts a rather dapper gentleman in a blue tail-coat, grey trousers and fancy shoes seated on a stool with his little dog (or large ginger cat perhaps?) on his lap. I just hope he's not trying to give him a pinch of snuff! Unsigned pencil and watercolour housed in a period
maple veneer frame. (There are some old losses and marks to the
veneer). Framed size: 9¾ x 7¾" (250 x 200mm) Price: £140 |
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Item Ref. 2587 ENGLISH SCHOOL, circa 1840-50 A charming portrait of a fair-haired child in a blue dress with buttons down the front and tied at the waist with a broad red sash. The square-toed shoes are fastened across the front. A large straw hat decorated with an ostrich plume lies on the ground. The child is shown standing in a landscape and is holding a bunch of green grapes. There appears to be an unfinished pencil sketch in the bottom corner that suggests the artist originally planned to add a toy horse. Watercolour over pencil housed in the original stained pine frame. To view: 5¾ x 5½" (145 x 148mm) Price: £425 |
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Item Ref. 2586 P. SKEOLAN, 1850 A small watercolour portrait of a sweet little girl, her hair in ringlets, wearing a pink dress with a pinched waist and a flounced skirt over white drawers edged with lace. She stands in an outdoor landscape with trees and is holding a hoop and whip. Signed 'P. Skeolan/ 1850' and housed in a decorative
giltwood frame. Framed size: 9¼ x 7¾" (231 x 198mm) Price: £410
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ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL, circa 1840 This is a ¾-length watercolour portrait of a gentleman seated in a red upholstered chair with a folded copy of the Expositor newspaper in his hand. The gentleman is attired in grey trousers with a black coat, black buttoned-up waistcoat and black stock. Watercolour with gum arabic detailing on card. (The flash of the camera has caused the gum arabic to shine excessively making it appear more garish than it actually is.) The painting is set in a period rosewood frame with a narrow gilt slip. Framed size: 10¼ x 9" (262 x 230mm) Price: £155 |
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Item Ref. 2197 ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century This is a charming watercolour painting of a little cherub resting on a cloud. He even has gossamer wings which are just about visible. During the 19th century drawing was considered a 'polite recreation' for young ladies, and its accomplishment was a sign of gentility. The inspiration for their artistic endeavours often came from old master paintings and prints. The watercolour is housed in a period bird's eye maple veneer frame with a gilt slip. Framed size: 12 x 10" (305 x 207mm) Price: £165 |
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Item Ref. 3391 ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL, circa 1820-1830 Here is a full-length profile portrait of an elderly gentleman standing in an elegant room furnished with a colourful patterned carpet and with paintings displayed the panelled walls. Holding a cane, the gentleman is attired in a dark double-breasted tail-coat, a red cravat, brown breeches buttoned at the knee, and matching spatterdashes which were the mark of an English country gentleman fond of outdoor pursuits. Sadly, we no longer know his name. Pencil and watercolour on card residing in the original rosewood veneer frame with gilt slip. The painting has slight age-browning and there are small losses to the gilt slip but a very honest and evocative period piece nonetheless. Framed size: 115/8 x 93/4" (297 x 247mm) Price: £255 |
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Cynthia
McKinley
Wigs on the Green Fine Art, York Tel. +44 (0)1904 794711 Mobile: 07962 257915 Email: enquiries@wigsonthegreen.co.uk |
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