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Watercolour Portraits King George V & Queen Mary
VERY RARE FIND
These are an IMPORTANT pair of wonderfully painted watercolours of King Georve V and Queen Mary, signed and dated 1924, by the Scottish artist Robert Smith Forrest.
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Robert Smith Forrest was born on 26th March 1871 in Edinburgh and studied there. From 1890 until 1905, Robert was in partnership with his brother William in R. S. & W. Forrest's Brandon Studio, a photographic studio at Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh. From 1906-1908, he traded alone as a Photo Artist & Photographer. He lived at Raeburn House, 32 York Place, Edinburgh until 1942, the house which Sir Henry Raeburn built and painted in from 1798-1809.
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In census records, he was a Photographic Artist (employed) in 1891. In 1897, he married another Photo Artist, Edith Isabelle McRitchie and they had 2 sons and a daughter. By 1901, he was living at 5 Park Place, Trinity, Edinburgh and was a Photographer (Employer). By 1928, he was described as a Portrait Artist and this continued until his death on 9th February 1943.
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According to family history, it is said that Forrest worked for the Royal Family at Holyrood. What is fact, is that he was commissioned to paint a watercolour portrait of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 to hang in the Edinburgh City Chambers, to commemorate their visit to Edinburgh after the Coronation in 1911.
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SPECIAL IMPORTRANT NOTE
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THIS FINE PAIR OF DESIRABLE WATERCOLOURS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN PAINTED BY ROYAL COMMISSION AND ARE WITHOUT DOUBT THE ONLY EXAMPLES KNOWN IN PRIVATE HANDS
& AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
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He is listed in The Dictionary of Scottish Painters and The Dictionary of British Artists (Collectors' Club). He ehxibited 6 paintings at the Royal Scottish Academy and 4 at the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society. He turned to etching in later life, mostly scenes of Edinburgh Streets and famous buildings.
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The paintings have been newly mounted in two tone acid free mountboard and newly framed in ornate silver gilt frames to complement. They will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
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MEASUREMENTS
Frame size: 31 1/4" x 23" - 79.35cm x 58.45
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MEDIUM
Watercolours on paper.
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CONDITION
Very good.
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DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
Hours 10am-10pm 7 Days A Week By Appointment if Required
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TELEPHONE 07765 856171
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OUR REF 0688
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Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
These are an IMPORTANT pair of wonderfully painted watercolours of King Georve V and Queen Mary, signed and dated 1924, by the Scottish artist Robert Smith Forrest.
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Robert Smith Forrest was born on 26th March 1871 in Edinburgh and studied there. From 1890 until 1905, Robert was in partnership with his brother William in R. S. & W. Forrest's Brandon Studio, a photographic studio at Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh. From 1906-1908, he traded alone as a Photo Artist & Photographer. He lived at Raeburn House, 32 York Place, Edinburgh until 1942, the house which Sir Henry Raeburn built and painted in from 1798-1809.
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In census records, he was a Photographic Artist (employed) in 1891. In 1897, he married another Photo Artist, Edith Isabelle McRitchie and they had 2 sons and a daughter. By 1901, he was living at 5 Park Place, Trinity, Edinburgh and was a Photographer (Employer). By 1928, he was described as a Portrait Artist and this continued until his death on 9th February 1943.
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According to family history, it is said that Forrest worked for the Royal Family at Holyrood. What is fact, is that he was commissioned to paint a watercolour portrait of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 to hang in the Edinburgh City Chambers, to commemorate their visit to Edinburgh after the Coronation in 1911.
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SPECIAL IMPORTRANT NOTE
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THIS FINE PAIR OF DESIRABLE WATERCOLOURS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN PAINTED BY ROYAL COMMISSION AND ARE WITHOUT DOUBT THE ONLY EXAMPLES KNOWN IN PRIVATE HANDS
& AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
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He is listed in The Dictionary of Scottish Painters and The Dictionary of British Artists (Collectors' Club). He ehxibited 6 paintings at the Royal Scottish Academy and 4 at the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society. He turned to etching in later life, mostly scenes of Edinburgh Streets and famous buildings.
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The paintings have been newly mounted in two tone acid free mountboard and newly framed in ornate silver gilt frames to complement. They will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
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MEASUREMENTS
Frame size: 31 1/4" x 23" - 79.35cm x 58.45
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MEDIUM
Watercolours on paper.
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CONDITION
Very good.
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DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
Hours 10am-10pm 7 Days A Week By Appointment if Required
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TELEPHONE 07765 856171
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OUR REF 0688
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsMEASUREMENTS
Frame size: 31 1/4" x 23" - 79.35cm x 58.45
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Date 1924
1900s Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Condition Very Good
Item code as153a789 / 0688
Status Reserved
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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, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art 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, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art 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
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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