Contact Seller
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Tel07931 370 372Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 7931 370 372
Mid 19th Century Watercolour of Dover #1
This is one from a wonderful set of four early Victorian watercolours of views of Dover including the White Cliffs and Dover Castle, circa 1845, all of which are listed separately (two are now sold).
This view has a redcoat soldier lounging against a wall by a gun emplacement with Dover Castle looming large behind him. A brown and white dog looks expectantly towards him while three more soldiers, though more roughly sketched, can be spotted near the road leading to one of the Castle gates. The soldier's uniform of red tunic and white trousers is typical of that worn by the British Army in the time of the Napoleonic Wars though it continued in use right up to the Crimean War in the mid 1850s.
Dimensions: Frame 58 cm x 43 cm
Image on view 44.5 cm x 29 cm
Weight 2.15 kg
Condition: The painting is in very good antique condition though perhaps a little faded. The gilt frame is somewhat distressed and has been touched-up with gold paint in places.
This picture was taken apart, cleaned and resealed in its original early Victorian gilt frames using framer's traditional paper tape.
These paintings were attributed to William Heath (1775-1840), a British artist who once described himself as a "portrait & military painter", but we think this unlikely due to various clues in the pictures themselves (see others in this set). They currently lack an attribution.
Postage & Packing: £15 within the UK. Ideally, we would like to sell these paintings in pairs, as this would help to protect the glazing during transport.
SellerTorr Antiques & Decorative Arts
View all stock from
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Private dealer
By appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
This view has a redcoat soldier lounging against a wall by a gun emplacement with Dover Castle looming large behind him. A brown and white dog looks expectantly towards him while three more soldiers, though more roughly sketched, can be spotted near the road leading to one of the Castle gates. The soldier's uniform of red tunic and white trousers is typical of that worn by the British Army in the time of the Napoleonic Wars though it continued in use right up to the Crimean War in the mid 1850s.
Dimensions: Frame 58 cm x 43 cm
Image on view 44.5 cm x 29 cm
Weight 2.15 kg
Condition: The painting is in very good antique condition though perhaps a little faded. The gilt frame is somewhat distressed and has been touched-up with gold paint in places.
This picture was taken apart, cleaned and resealed in its original early Victorian gilt frames using framer's traditional paper tape.
These paintings were attributed to William Heath (1775-1840), a British artist who once described himself as a "portrait & military painter", but we think this unlikely due to various clues in the pictures themselves (see others in this set). They currently lack an attribution.
Postage & Packing: £15 within the UK. Ideally, we would like to sell these paintings in pairs, as this would help to protect the glazing during transport.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 28/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Period Mid 19th Century Antiques
Material Paper
Origin English
Item code as1016a629
Status Sold
£250.00
$310.80
€298.15
$
€
Conversion rates as of 28/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
We have a trusted delivery man who is a experienced in transporting antiques, pictures and fragile items. He can deliver to most places on mainland England and Wales and, depending on where he is on his schedule, it may take a few days or up to 4 weeks. Other couriers are available for Scotland and North Wales or where a shorter time frame is required. Purchases can also be collected in person from the Tunbridge Wells area in SE England.
View all stock from
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
By appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
You may also be interested in
George Smart – Old Bright the Postman
Watercolour of girl with blue hat, by Robert Kemp
19th century watercolour by Henry M Pope
19th century painting Llanberis Pass by HM Pope
Children Paddling on the Beach John Atkinson
Antique Watercolour Flowers Rosewood Frame
Robert Tavener Signed Painting of Windsor Castle
Girl in bikini listed French artist Janine Marca
Dated Framed Watercolour of a Golfer
Oval Watercolour Portrait Of Eliza Laurie C. 1906
James Hardy jnr Signed, Framed, Glazed Watercolour
Watercolour study of a nude lady Artist M Graham