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Bubbles Pears Print After John Everett Millais
This beautiful rare and sought after ' Original Pears ' antique print from the late Victorian Era has been preserved under glass and is Titled ''Bubbles '.
The portrait print backed onto heavy board is housed in an original late Victorian gilded wooden ornate frame and all sealed with two wooden supports verso.
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The subject was originally painted by the talented artist John Everett Millais, and was given away with the 1897 Pears annual. Its housed in a lovely giltwood frame which greatly enhances the appearance
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'Bubbles' was painted in 1885-6 and shows a boy blowing bubbles with a pipe and a bowl of soap suds. The boy was the artist’s grandson, Willie James, aged about four.
The young boy grew up and in later life became an Admiral.
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To get around the problems of painting the bubbles, the artist had a glass sphere specially manufactured. Millais originally titled his painting 'A Child’s World' but it was later changed to 'Bubbles'.
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These early full size prints on thick card are fairly rare to find as originals and today many modern copies are around reprinted in much smaller format.
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This is a genuine early example from around 1886 and bears the markers inscription ‘ Pears ‘ in the bottom left corner.
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Condition:
This print is in fair condition for 1886-1900 being fairly we'll preserved under glass with one or two minor blemishes and with some wear to the frame but no losses.
Looks very respectable and ready to hang.
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Frame
The Victorian Frame looks very respectable after being regilded in the past and only has slight wear and a little distress / no losses.
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Measurements Including Frame
Height : 32.25 Inches ( 82cm )
Width : 20.5 Inches. ( 52 cm )
Depth : 2.25 Inches. ( 6 cm )
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DELIVERY
Uk Mainland By Hand To Door Add £50
[ Cannot Be Sent By Post Due To Glass ]
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TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07547 617528. Anytime Tel / Text
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STOCK NUMBER CLC/022
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Tel : 07547 617528
Non UK callers : +44 7547 617528
The portrait print backed onto heavy board is housed in an original late Victorian gilded wooden ornate frame and all sealed with two wooden supports verso.
-
The subject was originally painted by the talented artist John Everett Millais, and was given away with the 1897 Pears annual. Its housed in a lovely giltwood frame which greatly enhances the appearance
-
'Bubbles' was painted in 1885-6 and shows a boy blowing bubbles with a pipe and a bowl of soap suds. The boy was the artist’s grandson, Willie James, aged about four.
The young boy grew up and in later life became an Admiral.
-
To get around the problems of painting the bubbles, the artist had a glass sphere specially manufactured. Millais originally titled his painting 'A Child’s World' but it was later changed to 'Bubbles'.
-
These early full size prints on thick card are fairly rare to find as originals and today many modern copies are around reprinted in much smaller format.
-
This is a genuine early example from around 1886 and bears the markers inscription ‘ Pears ‘ in the bottom left corner.
-
Condition:
This print is in fair condition for 1886-1900 being fairly we'll preserved under glass with one or two minor blemishes and with some wear to the frame but no losses.
Looks very respectable and ready to hang.
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Frame
The Victorian Frame looks very respectable after being regilded in the past and only has slight wear and a little distress / no losses.
-
Measurements Including Frame
Height : 32.25 Inches ( 82cm )
Width : 20.5 Inches. ( 52 cm )
Depth : 2.25 Inches. ( 6 cm )
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DELIVERY
Uk Mainland By Hand To Door Add £50
[ Cannot Be Sent By Post Due To Glass ]
-
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07547 617528. Anytime Tel / Text
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STOCK NUMBER CLC/022
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK Delivery In Person By Hand [ Due To Fragile Glass ] Add £50
DimensionsMeasurements Including Frame
Height : 32.25 Inches ( 82cm )
Width : 20.5 Inches. ( 52 cm )
Depth : 2.25 Inches. ( 6 cm )
Date Late Victorian
Late Victorian Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Maker Pears
Condition Good Order For Age
Item code as970a029 / CLC/022
Status For Sale
£299.00
$373.42
€348.60
$373.42
€348.60
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK Delivery In Person By Hand [ Due To Fragile Glass ] Add £50
Shipping information
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Terms and conditions
Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Historic Antique Paintings reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Historic Antique Paintings reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
Historic Antique Paintings
By appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07547 617528
Non UK callers : +44 7547 617528
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