Watercolor
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Nineteenth-Century Watercolors
by Finch, Christopher
"Explores the triumph of watercolor in the century of Blake, Girtin, Turner, Whistler, and Homer. It is a story that encompasses many styles."
Flock of Gulls on Atlantic Coast.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Framed in 19th C. gilt beaded moulding. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene ( Flock of Gulls on Atlantic Coast) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or...
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Elephants.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Framed in one inch gilt basket weave moulding. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (Elephants feeding in jungle clearing) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field...
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Blush Tea Rose.
by Mrs. J.A. Faber
Britain:: Original Watercolor,, 1882-1890.. Fine. A refined and rare original watercolor painted on clay-coated stock. Fine condition. Image size: 11 x 10 cm. Sheet size: 24 x 29.6 cm. With dedication leaf 'Edith Cast Faber from her Mother (a loving memento) painted by Mrs. J.A. Faber about 1882-1890'. Classified as florilegia: ornamental flowers painted for beauty rather than scientific or medicinal appeal, this lovely Blush Tea Rose was evidently painted from nature by an accomplished...
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Album Comique. Concert des Artistes Papillons. Executant le Grand Air de la Muette
by Berra, Guillaume
France. Cloth. Custom clamshell box.. Very Good. No longer must one imagine Paganini, Stockowski, Bernstein or Rachmaninoff insects! Fantastical and fun depiction of a full orchestral band of anthropomorphic insects rendered in an electric riot of colors. N.d., circa late nineteenth century. 12mo. 16 by 12 cm. 65 leaves of original watercolor, pencil and ink illustrations of insects playing all kinds of musical instruments. The anthropormorphism follows in the tradition of Grandville, Varin and...
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NZ$21,277.50
Belted Kingfisher.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on gilt-edged watercolor card, with new year greeting stamped in gilt on verso. (12 x 15.8 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Lightly toned with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount. All the more alluring by want of attribution, this watercolor of a Belted Kingfisher was painted not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or armchair, traveler/naturalist...
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Pink Tea Rose.
by Mrs. J.A. Faber
Britain:: Original Watercolor,, 1882-1890.. Fine. A refined and rare original watercolor painted on clay-coated stock. Fine condition. Image size: 11 x 13 cm. Sheet size: 24 x 29.6 cm. With dedication leaf 'Edith Cast Faber from her Mother (a loving memento) painted by Mrs. J.A. Faber about 1882-1890'. Classified as florilegia: ornamental flowers painted for beauty rather than scientific or medicinal appeal, this lovely Pink Tea Rose was evidently painted from nature by an accomplished...
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Bustards.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a flock of Bustards on riverbank) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or armchair,...
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or armchair,...
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The Papilio laomedon Butterfly.
by Anonymous
British Isles:, c. 1810.. Fine condition. A charming and rare original early 19th watercolor painting of the Papilio laomedon Butterfly. Gouache on China paper, mounted onto Cornish & Bond * Extra London Board, with pencil notation. (7 x 9 inches, 177 x 228 mm). The mounted painting has been tipped onto ecru board of the period, yet the colors remain vibrant and rich. Although the artist of this brilliant study remains unknown, his or her technique and refined skill at handling this challenging...
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NZ$723.44
The Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor.
by Anonymous
British Isles:, c. 1810.. Fine condition. A charming and rare original early 19th watercolor painting of the Ripheus, or the Oriental Emperor Butterfly. Gouache on China paper, mounted onto Cornish & Bond * Extra London Board with pencil notation. (4.75 x 5.5 inches,120 x 139 mm). The painting has been tipped onto ecru board of the period, yet the colors remain vibrant and rich. Although the artist of this brilliant study remains unknown, his or her technique and refined skill at handling this...
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The Antenor Butterfly.
by Anonymous
British Isles:, c. 1810.. Fine condition. A charming and rare original early 19th watercolor painting of the Antenor Butterfly. Gouache on China paper, mounted onto Cornish & Bond * Extra London Board with pencil notation. (7 x 5.5 inches, 177 x 139 mm). The painting has been tipped onto ecru board of the period, yet the colors remain vibrant and rich. Although the artist of this brilliant study remains unknown, his or her technique and refined skill at handling this challenging medium is evident....
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Marchand de Paniers
by Anonymous
British Isles :, c. 1820.. Fine condition. A scarce and charming original early nineteenth century watercolor painting on wove paper. (7 x 7.25 inches, 177 x 186 mm.) The painting has been tipped onto ecru wove album paper of the period, as was the custom, yet the watercolors remain vibrant and rich. Although the origin of this lovely painting is unknown, a refined and experienced hand clearly created this detailed and elegant composition. The details are fine; both the tones and shading display...
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NZ$1,693.69
Heraldry Notebook Manuscript with over 400 Watercolored Coat-of-Arms
by Hughes, Mary Elizabeth
Acton House, Wrexham, England, 1823-1825. Hardcover. Original gilt and blindstamped calf front board. Later cloth (buckram) spine and rear board. . Very Good. 8vo. 24 by 19 cm. [2], 1-69, 100-103, [1] pages in text part, followed by 100 plates with original watercolored coat-of-arms or escutcheons. These are emblazoned in rich colors and gold, with one to six emblems per page. Some pages have the emblems placed within a painted Gothic window. Mary Hughes it would appear created at least one...
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NZ$3,829.95
Lioness Hunt.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a lioness in pursuit of calf in stormy forest ) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur,...
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Flock of Cockatiel.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Framed in 19th C. gilt beaded moulding. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a flock of nesting Cockatiel) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or...
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Nesting Swallows.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Framed in 19th C. gilt beaded moulding. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a flight of feeding and nesting Cliff Swallows) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field...
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African Antelope.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (grazing African Antelope) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or armchair,...
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Lion in Village.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Framed in one inch gilt basket weave moulding. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (Lion claiming livesock in African village)was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field...
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Wild Ponies.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a quartet of prancing Wild Ponies)was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or armchair,...
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Purple Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and butterfly .
by Mrs. J.A. Faber
Britain:: Original Watercolor,, 1882-1890.. Fine. A refined and rare original watercolor painted on clay-coated stock. Fine condition. Image size: 13 x 20 cm. Sheet size: 24 x 29.6 cm. With dedication leaf 'Edith Cast Faber from her Mother (a loving memento) painted by Mrs. J.A. Faber about 1882-1890'. Classified as florilegia: ornamental flowers painted for beauty rather than scientific or medicinal appeal, this delicate Purple Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and butterfly was...
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NZ$1,191.54
Dorcas Gazelles and Cobra.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (a trio of Dorcas Gazelles startled by a coiled Cobra) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an...
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Pink and White Cyclamen .
by Mrs. J.A. Faber
Britain:: Original Watercolor,, 1882-1890.. Fine. A refined and rare original watercolor painted on clay-coated stock. Fine condition. Image size: 13 x 14 cm. Sheet size: 24 x 29.6 cm. With dedication leaf 'Edith Cast Faber from her Mother (a loving memento) painted by Mrs. J.A. Faber about 1882-1890'. Classified as florilegia: ornamental flowers painted for beauty rather than scientific or medicinal appeal, this lovely Pink and White Cyclamen was evidently painted from nature by an...
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NZ$1,276.65
Prong-horned Antelope.
by Anonymous [A Victorian Gentlewoman]
Great Britain:: Original Watercolor,, [c.1880-1900].. Fine. Fine original watercolor on rag paper. (25.4 x 17.7 cm). Matted in Rag. Condition: Fine, with minor aged paper remains to verso corners from previous mount watermarked 1902. Pathos notwithstanding and made all the more alluring by want of attribution, this vivid watercolor scene (Active Prong-horned Antelope on the Plains) was envisioned and thus executed not by a professional artist, field naturalist or explorer but by an amateur, or...
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) .
by Mrs. J.A. Faber
Britain:: Original Watercolor,, 1882-1890.. Fine. A refined and rare original watercolor painted on clay-coated stock. Fine condition. Image size: 16 x 20 cm. Sheet size: 24 x 29.6 cm. With dedication leaf 'Edith Cast Faber from her Mother (a loving memento) painted by Mrs. J.A. Faber about 1882-1890'. Classified as florilegia: ornamental flowers painted for beauty rather than scientific or medicinal appeal, this lovely spray of Virginia Creeper was evidently painted from nature by an...
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NZ$1,276.65
![Original Signed Drawings by Robert Cruikshank [for] Chronicles of the Bastille](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/501/729/717729501.0.b.jpg)
Original Signed Drawings by Robert Cruikshank [for] Chronicles of the Bastille
by Cruikshank, Robert
London, 1845. Full Morocco. Cloth Slipcase.. Fine. 4to. 27 by 20 cm. The Chronicles of the Bastille, Louis Alexis Chamerovzow, first appeared in 1845 and featured Cruikshank's drawings. The twelve signed watercolors here are dated 1844 or1845. Also, embedded into the back of the front cover is the steel plate used to make the steel engraved title page of the novel. As a title page an engraved copy of this plate is used. On the backs, and sometimes in the margins, are light pencil notes that serve as...
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NZ$12,766.50
