Watercolour 5 

Near Loch Vennacher, Perthshire, Scotland, watercolour, signed George Oyston 1919. Framed. Traditional Landscape. 

Warercolour on paper, signed, titled and dated. Scottish landscape. Dimensions : Frame : 545mm x 726mm x 50mm. Image : 340mm x 520mm. Weight : 4.500kg. Condition : Good.

£450.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £50.00. World : £60.00. 

Watercolour on paper study titled "Near Loch Vennacher, Perthshire" signed George Oyston and dated 1919. 

The study depicts the landscape aside to Loch Vennacher with rolling hills to the hinder and grazing sheep to the foreground; a freshwater lake in the Trossachs today known as Loch Venachar.

The painting captures the solitude of the Scottish region between the Highlands and the Lowlands and is a departure from the artist's usual southern England scenes.

The painting is in good condition with good colours and no damage. There are small shadows cast from the interior of the glazing but this can be removed by cleaning the interior of the glazing. The artist has signed the painting in brown paint "George Oyston. 1919." in the lower rh corner in his usual style. 

The painting is displayed within the 60mm wide gilt spacer with the title and artist name in black ink lower centre "Near Loch Vennacher, Perthshire" GEORGE OYSTON. The decorative gilt gesso frame is in good sturdy condition but with losses in places to the beading and surface cracking to the gesso edges. Wooden backing board secured by original nails and sealed with gummed framing tape (original and recent addition to upper board edge). Faint handscript to centre board "1985" and "Bower 23" inverted. Metal brackets attached with hanging wire. A heavy original frame.

The framed painting can be displayed in the present condition to retain the period style frame and associated aging or it can be reframed to your own preference in which case it can be delivered unframed. 

Please view the images above. Please note there are some reflections in the glazing due to the size of the frame.

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Near Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, signed H.R. Wilson, watercolour on paper. c1950. Landscape.

Watercolour drawing on paper signed H.R. Wilson. Dimensons : Frame : 507mm x 407mm x 24mm. Image : 338mm x 241mm. Weight : 1.460kg net. Condition : Good.

£120.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £25.00. World : £35.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Near Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, watercolour drawing on paper, signed H. R. Wilson (Horace Reginald (Tug) Wilson). c1950. Framed and glazed.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour drawing is in good condition with subdued colour. The scene depicts the hills near to Portree and a croft with haystacks nearby. The drawing has captured the contours of the landscape faithfully as can be seen in photographs of the location. The original pencil drawing can be clearly seen and this has been left unpainted in several areas. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower rh corner with the title Nr. Portree beneath the signature; displayed within an old multi-lined stone coloured mount which is in quite good condition. The gilt edged wooden frame is in good condition with light wear to the edges. Verso covered with a sheet of cardboard held in position by staples. The backing board can be easily removed and this reveals that the artist has titled the painting verso in ink handscript "Near Portree Scotland" with his signature below.  Hanging lug attached at top. The backing board can be permanently sealed with tape if desired.

An interesting watercolour drawing.

The artist Horace Reginald (Tug) Wilson died 22.06.2006. He is known to have been a prolific artist. Recorded as serving in the Royal Navy during WWII as a Coder; served on HMS Volunteer July 41-Sept 42.

Near Sudbury Suffolk, watercolour, signed George Oyston 1906. Unframed. Landscape.

Watercolour on medium/heavy art paper, signed and dated. Dimensions : Mount : 430mm x 606mm x 2mm. Image : 315mm x 492mm. Weight : 0.260kg net. Condition : Good.

£350.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £25.00. World : £35.00. 

Near Sudbury Suffolk, watercolour on medium/heavy art paper, signed George Oyston 1906. Titled verso. Unframed.

Imperial : Mount : 17" x 24" x 1/16". Image : 12-1/2" x 19-1/4".

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on medium/heavy art paper is in good condition with good colours; there are a few light marks to the central region of the sky to the lh side of the large tree. The scene depicts a peaceful afternoon near a farmhouse outside Sudbury Suffolk with a shepherdess closing the gate and taking the sheep back to the pen. Sheep were a favourite subject of this artist and several similar scenes are in existence. The study is signed in the lower rh corner in George Oyston's usual clear manner and dated 1906. The painting is displayed within the original gilt mount and is secured verso by four strips of gummed paper. The title "Near Sudbury Suffolk" is written verso in pencil handscript top lh corner, the price "13/13/-" (13 Guineas) is written in pencil top rh corner and the dimensions 19-1/2 x 12-1/2 on the rh edge . Overall, a pleasing rural watercolour study typical of the style of this prolific artist benefiting from his signature, title and date. Worthy of reframing in period style or appropriate contemporary style.

Nero's Tower, Rome, watercolour on paper, signed Leitch (W.L. Leitch) c1854.

Watercolour and graphite on paper. Dimensions : Frame : 430mm x 359mm x 15mm. Image : 245mm x 171mm. Weight : 1.280kg net. Condition : Good.

£300.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £30.00. World : £40.00. 

Nero's Tower, Rome, watercolour and graphite, signed Leitch (W.L. Leitch 1804-1883), c1854. Framed and glazed. 

Condition/Notes : The watercolour and graphite painting depicts the historic structure popularly known as Nero's Tower from which the Emperor Nero is reputed to have watched the Great Fire of Rome. The full title of the painting is attached verso "Torre dene Milizie with s.s. Domenico E Sisto in the background". The colours are good and typical of Leitch's style and the graphite drawing can be seen in places particularly the outlines of the structures. The painting is signed "Leitch" in graphite in the lower rh corner. There is no foxing or moisture but there is slight undulation of the paper ground along the lower edge which could be corrected on opening the frame if required. An interesting and historical drawing of this famous location in Rome which can be quite accurately dated by the recorded return of Leitch accompanied by Sir Coutts Lindsay to Rome in 1854. The painting is displayed within a triple lined pale white mount which is also in good condition with no marking or damage and slight toning to the window's cut edges. The gilt wooden frame is also in good condition with light wear to edges. The frame is backed with a cardboard sheet secured by panel pins; there are remnants of framing tape around the edges indicating that the frame has been opened at some time. A label is attached at the lower edge stating "William Leighton Leitch, R.W.S., 1804-1883, watercolour of Torre dene Milizie with s.s. Domenico E Sisto in the background, signed". Rings and cord attached.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne High Level Bridge and below, watercolour on paper, signed in initials and signed verso with date July 1999. A work by the 20thC Newcastle artist Derek Oldham. 20thC Northern Art School. 

The watercolour painting is in very good condition with very good colours and no damage or marking. The study depicts the road and railway bridge over the River Tyne as viewed from below and includes the surrounding houses and factories. The painting is signed DEK in black paint on the lower lh corner of the bridge's central brick support structure just above the roof of the pale ochre coloured centre building. The artist has also signed and titled verso.

The painting is displayed within a gilt lined dark green mount board which is also in very good condition. The standard stained pine frame with gilt inner edge is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing in places. Hardboard backing board secured by points and sealed with adhesive framing tape. Signed by the artist in pencil in his usual monogram DEK and full details of his name Derek Oldham, address and phone number followed by the date of the painting July 1999 and titled High Level Bridge NCTLE. Hanging cord attached to metal lugs. Ready to display without any maintenance.

Newlyn Harbour, watercolour on Arne board, signed TH Victor, c1960. Maritime.

Watercolour on Arne board mounted with hand made paper in NOT surface. Dimensions : Frame : 310mm x 415mm x 20mm. Image : 243mm x 346mm. Weight : 0.480kg net. Condition : Quite good.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £25.00.

Newlyn Harbour, watercolour on Arne board, titled and signed TH Victor. c1960.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour on board painting is in good condition but with subdued colours probably due to absorption by the hand made paper mounted on the board. This has given the painting an aged appearance. Details of the Arne board are clearly listed verso indicating that this board has a NOT surface (cold-pressed, very fine). Currently researching this Daler board and will update in due course. 27.02.2014 - Have now been advised by DR, Technical Dept., Daler-Rowney Ltd., Wareham, that the Arne watercolour board was discontinued in the early 1980's and would have been produced from 1960's, so this confirms that the work is a later study and confirms my c1960 as the date of creation. Interestingly, this scene has been studied on several occasions by Victor and created with very slight variations presumably from his original sketches. The scene is a classic view of Newlyn Harbour. The painting is titled in the artist's hand to the lower edge left of centre below the lobster pots and signed in his usual manner in the lower rh corner. Interestingly, the watercolour painting is framed in pine but unglazed (intentionally and not due to missing glass). The frame is in good condition and complements the tone of the painting; verso secured by 6 nails. Full details of the Arne board are printed in red indicating this is Mounted with Hand Made Paper in NOT Surface, Made in England by Daler Board Co., Ltd., Wareham - Dorset (see the images below). The frame is stamped Instaframe UK. Cord attached.

Norfolk village scene on stormy summer day, watercolour on paper, signed Hipkiss, c1980. Framed. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 419mm x 487mm x 14mm. Image : 265mm x 342mm. Weight : 1.680kg net. Condition : Good.

£200.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. 

Norfolk village scene with church on stormy summer's day, squally showers in places. 

The study is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The style of the study is typical of the work of Percy Hipkiss and captures the atmosphere of rural Norfolk where he often painted. Signed Hipkiss in the lower rh corner in his usual style. 

The painting is displayed within a cream coloured washline mount which is likewise in good condition. Contemporary gilt wooden frame with light scuffs in places but otherwise very good; hardboard backing secured with points and sealed with gummed tape. Faded Gallery/Framer's stamp to the upper lh corner "Artist's Gallery 373 Bearwood Rd Bearwood Warley". No visible script. Hanging cord attached.

Ready to display.

Nottingham Market Place from Angel Row c1903, watercolour and gouache on paper, no visible signature. c 1980. Attrib. David Coupe. Cityscape.

Watercolour and gouache topographical study, titled but no visible signature. Dimensions : Frame : 445mm x 545mm x 18mm. Image : 278mm x 390mm. Weight : 1.980kg. Condition : Good.

£250.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £35.00. World : £45.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

Retrospective, topographical study of Nottingham Market Place as viewed from Angel Row c1903. Watercolour with gouache highlights on coarse paper. Titled in black ink handscript "Nottingham Market Place from Derby Road - c.1903". Attributed to David Coupe, known for his Old Nottingham studies; typically titled below the painting in his style of ink handscript.  

The topographical study depicts the Market Square with the white capped market stalls across the full width and two passing electric trams and a stationary horse and carriage. An interesting study for anyone familiar with Nottingham city and its landmarks. Unfortunately no visible signature although it could be obscured by the lower edge of the mount window. 

The painting is in very good condition with good colour and no losses or damage. 

Displayed within a stone coloured single lined mount which is in good condition. Titled in black ink, as described above, along the lower edge of the mount window. 

The standard stained wooden frame with gilt inner edge is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing and losses to the gilt in places. Hardboard backing board secured by metal points and sealed with self-adhesive framing tape. No visible script. String attached to screw-eyes. 

Old Stone Bridge, River Endrick, Stirlingshire, Scotland, watercolour and gouache, Margaret Cook, c1975. Framed.

Watercolour and gouache on heavy paper, Margaret Cook, c1975. Dimensions : Frame : 321mm x 396mm x 14mm. Image : 192mm x 274mm. Weight : 0.880kg. Condition : Very good.

£125.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £25.00. World : £35.00. Unframed : £10.00/£15.00.

The Old Stone Bridge on the River Endrick, Stirlingshire, Scotland, watercolour and gouache on heavy art paper. Known to be a work of the artist Margaret Cook, titled and inscribed verso. c1975. Framed.

The painting is in very good condition with good colours and no damage or marking. Unsigned but known to be a work of Margaret Cook. Inscribed verso with title and artist.

The painting is displayed within a cream coloured mount with a single lined window; good condition with no marking or damage.

Contemporary standard wooden frame, black paint with frontal border in dark mottled purple; good condition, no marking. Hardboard backing board secured by flexi-lugs enabling easy opening. Label attached to upper centre edge "River Endrick Stirlingshire Margaret Cook". Hanging wire attached to screw-eyes. 

 An attractive, colourful study, ready to display.

Old Wharf Mousehole, watercolour on paper, signed TH Victor, c1950. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, titled and signed. Dimensions : Frame : 278mm x 349mm x 20mm. Image : 182mm x 253mm. Weight : 0.750kg net. Condition : Good/Very good.

£250.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £20.00. World : £30.00. 

Old Wharf, Mousehole, Cornwall, watercolour on paper signed TH Victor, c1950. Framed.

Condition/Notes : Good/Very good. Here is another variation of the very popular study of Old Wharf, Mousehole Harbour, Mousehole Cornwall, signed by the very well-known listed Cornish artist Thomas Herbert Victor. The painting is in very good condition with good colour in his somewhat subdued tones and without any damage or marking. The painting is more populated than many of his other studies of the same scene and St Michael's Mount can be seen beyond the harbour entrance. His usual signature is in the lower rh corner and the title is written in capitals along the centre lower edge. The image has been executed within a pencil delineated rectangle on the paper base and bordered by a single blue line producing a complementary 8-10mm wide boundary giving the impression of a mount window. The 30mm wide border on the paper base is in good condition without marking or damage.

Displayed directly below the glazing in the 15mm recessed cream coloured painted pinewood original frame which is in good sturdy condition with very light wear to the edges. Heavy-duty card backing board secured by rusted arrow points and sealed with 25mm gummed framing tape; rings and cord attached. Old Boots Picture Framing Department label with pencil reference numbers 4715 1118 in handscript attached to lower centre edge and stamped 21 SEP 1962 below the label. 

An interesting historical study of Mousehole Harbour somewhat larger than his usual works.

On the Boat, watercolour on paper, signed A. Turner. c1880. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper, signed and titled. Dimensions : Frame : 618mm x 365mm x 22mm. Image : 425mm x 170mm. Weight : 1.650kg net. Condition : Good.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. 

On the Boat, watercolour on paper, signed A. Turner. c1880. Framed and glazed, original frame.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The painting depicts a calm river scene on a sultry afternoon with a figure on a boat and birds flying above a distant church. The scene is typical of a Norfolk School study and similar to other known works of this 19th Century artist. The work is signed A. Turner in the lower rh corner and titled "On the Boat" in the lower lh corner. The painting is displayed in a period gilt mount which is in good condition with light toning to the window edges. The original plain gilt frame is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing in places commensurate with its age; sealed with a sheet of Kraft paper. Lifting a loose corner of the backing reveals an acid board backing secured by period headless nails which do not appear to have been removed. Screw-eyes attached. No visible script but removal of backing board may reveal some descriptive text. An interesting late 19th Century English School work signed by this listed artist.

Outside Cairo, watercolour on paper, signed Michael Crawley. c1990. Framed and glazed. Orientalist.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 495mm x 645mm x 18mm. Image : 290mm x 450mm. Weight : 3.000kg net. Condition : Good.

£400.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £50.00. World : £60.00. Unframed : £15.00/£25.00.

Outside Cairo, watercolour on paper, signed Michael Crawley. c1990. Framed and glazed (Heavy).

Condition/Notes : Good/Very Good. The watercolour on paper study of the  Cairo Citadel and Mamluk Tombs is in good condition with good colours and no damage or moisture. The painting depicts the public area outside the Citadel with many people  visiting the stalls and relaxing in the open space. A smoke haze can be seen above the city stretching from the lh side, behind the Mamluk Tombs to the minarets towering above the Citadel. There is slight vertical undulation of the paper support which can be seen in the images below but this is not particularly noticeable in normal viewing conditions. The painting is signed in red paint in the lower rh corner in the artist's usual manner and is displayed within a multi-lined cream coloured mount. The mount is also in good condition with light toning to the window edges. The gilt frame is in good condition with light scuffing in places and is backed with a sheet of MDF board sealed with 48mm gummed framing tape. A label is attached top lh corner with title "Outside, Cairo" in ink handscript. Screw-eyes and cord attached. An interesting and unusual study for this artist.

Over the Estuary, watercolour, signed W. Travis Jackson, c1900. Unframed. Landscape.

Watercolour on paper pasted to board. Dimensions : Mount : 362mm x 438mm x 2.5mm. Image : 255mm x 305mm. Weight : 0.280kg net. Condition : Good.

£75.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £15.00. World : £25.00.

Over the Estuary, watercolour on paper, pasted to mount board.

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper is in good condition with good colour. There are some small light brown marks in places to the edges of the paper base and there is a small area of surface abrasion to the lower edge of the sand sprit near to the lower rh edge of the painting  but it is not noticeable in normal viewing. The painting depicts a tidal estuary, possibly in Ireland, but the actual location is currently unknown. The painting is signed W. Travis Jackson in the lh corner. The paper base has been pasted to the mount board within the lined dark grey inner section and the mount is titled in capital letters "Over the Estuary" by W. Travis Jackson below the image. The mount is in quite good condition with a few light marks and some surface scratching to the mid lh edge. The painting has been previously framed as can be seen verso with the remnants of 40mm framing tape around the edges of the mount board (see the images below). A pleasant watercolour by this known artist more particularly known for his maritime etchings; will benefit from reframing and identification of the location.

P.S. Lincoln Castle crossing River Humber, watercolour on paper, signed David C. Bell 1996. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour study of P.S. Lincoln Castle, signed and dated. Dimensions : Frame : 410mm x 525mm x 17mm. Image : 191mm x 320mm. Weight : 1.840kg. Condition : Very good.

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Watercolour on paper study of P.S. Lincoln Castle on the Humber ferry service between Hull and New Holland. Signed David C. Bell 1996 in the lower rh corner. 

The painting is in very good condition with no marking or damage. An interesting retrospective study of the last coal fired paddle steamer in the U.K. 

Displayed within a double cream coloured mount with multiple washline surround. The mounts are likewise in very good condition.

Gilt wooden frame with very light scuff to lower edge. Hardboard backing with hanging cord attached. Label attached to lower centre with artist's name and address in ink, partly torn to left side and upper rh corner.

Packhorses crossing Alpine stone bridge, watercolour on paper, unsigned, c1890. Framed. Landscape.

Monochromatic watercolour study on paper, unsigned. Dimensions : Frame : 365mm x 445mm x 17mm. Image : 185mm x 278mm. Weight : 1.400kg. Condition : Good.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £30.00. World : £40.00. 

Packhorses crossing an Alpine stone bridge, monochromatic watercolour study, unsigned. c1890. 

The monochromatic watercolour study depicts two loaded packhorses with a lone handler crossing a stone bridge over an Alpine river in a mountainous landscape. The painting is in good condition with no damage or marking. No visible signature or title.

The study is displayed within a multi-washlined cream coloured mount board, likewise in good condition. Cream and dark brown wooden frame is in good condition with very light scuffing; wooden backing board secured by nails and sealed with gummed framing tape. Inscribed in pen "Bridge with Packhorses 11" x 7-1/4" ", No10 £8 £25 £50 written along upper edge and small auction house label attached 46215. Hanging wire and string attached to metal rings. 

An interesting 19thC Continental School landscape but lacking identification of the location and the artist. More information may be revealed when opening the frame.

Peruvian landscape with figures, watercolour on paper, signed initials K.S.N. c1850.

Watercolour on paper backed with Guardian news sheet dated 1863. Dimensions : 278mm x 380mm. Condition : Quite good.

£100.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Worldwide : £10.00.

Peruvian landscape with buildings and figures, watercolour on paper, signed initials K.S.N. c1850.

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The watercolour on paper study of a Peruvian landscape is in quite good condition with good colour; some light foxing in places and 10mm vertical tear to mid lower edge which is not visible in normal viewing. The study depicts a road leading from a homestead down to the distant valley and coastal strip with figures dressed in traditional Peruvian garb and a church on a distant mountain top. The painting is quite detailed and may be a preliminary study; remnants of a previously painted palm tree are visible to the rh side of and above the archway and appear to have been over-painted. The work is signed in the lower lh corner with initials K.S.N. which have not yet been identified. The paper support has been backed with a gummed part news sheet dated Saturday February 21 1863 which is probably a good indication of the approximate date of the work. A speculative painting which will be greatly enhanced by identification of the artist.

Pool of London with tugboat, watercolour, signed R. Buchanan, c1990. Framed. Maritime.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Original frame. Dimensions : Frame : 430mm x 519mm x 21mm. Image : 254mm x 354mm. Weight : 1.840kg. Condition : Very good.

£300.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00.

Pool of London with a tugboat approaching Tower Bridge, watercolour signed R. Buchanan, c1990. Framed.

Please note this is not a work by Ruth Buchanan, 20th/21stC Yorkshire artist, well known for her Equestrian Studies, Sporting Art, Architectural Studies, Cityscapes and Portraits. Leeds based.

Currently no biographical details of this artist are known.

Condition/Notes : The watercolour on paper study is in very good condition with good colour and no damage. The study includes two of her favourite topics, namely arches and architecture. Signed R. Buchanan in the lower rh quarter below the tugboat in black paint. 

Displayed within a cream coloured mount which is also in very good condition.

The contemporary pine frame with two parallel inner gilt window stepped edges is in good condition; light scuffing to the outer frame edges. Hardboard backing board secured with points and sealed with adhesive framing tape. Hanging cord attached and ready to display. 

Framed to a very good standard. 

Please view the images. There may be reflections in places due to glazing.

Poppy Jungle, mixed media, watercolour & acrylic, signed monogram symbol, c1960.

Mixed media, watercolour and acrylic, signed monogram. Dimensions : Frame : 478mm x 579mm x 24mm. Image : 305mm x 408mm. Weight : 2.500kg net. Condition : Good.

£150.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £40.00. World : £50.00. 

Poppy Jungle, mixed media (watercolour and acrylic) on paper, signed monogram symbol. c1960. Framed. 

Condition/Notes : Good. The mixed media study of a poppy is in good condition with vibrant colour and no damage or marking. The work is a combination of watercolour and acrylic and has achieved a three-dimensional effect at the seed centre of the poppy. The artist is currently unknown but is signed in the lower lh corner in a black stencilled monogram symbol based on a Germanic eagle in flight.

The painting is displayed within a nutmeg coloured mount board which is in good condition apart from a slight abrasion 20mm down from the upper rh window corner  and a small surface dent 10mm down from the upper edge 120mm from the rh corner.

The heavy gilt decorated frame is in good condition with light scuffing to edges. Cardboard backing board secured with points and sealed with self-adhesive tape. Screw-eyes and cord attached. No visible script.

Portrait of a North African Woman, watercolour, signed N. Cipriani, c1890. Orientalist.

Watercolour on paper, signed. Dimensions : Frame : 447mm x 360mm x 38mm. Image : 350mm x 260mm. Weight : 1.640kg net. Condition : Good.

£2,000.00  Shipping : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £30.00. World : £40.00.

Portrait of a North African Woman, watercolour on paper, signed N. Cipriani, c1890. Framed and glazed.

Nazzarreno Cipriani (1843-1925), Italian.

Imperial : Frame : 17-1/2" x 14" x 1-1/2". Image : 13-3/4" x 10-1/4".

Condition/Notes : Good. The watercolour on paper portrait study of a North African woman is in good condition with good colour and no damage or marking. The accomplished work presents a realistic tone to the woman's face and skilfully captures the light reflections; this artist is known for his portrait studies and has created several similar themed works. The painting is signed N. Cipriani in the lower rh corner in the artist's usual style. Considering that the work is over 120 years of age it is in very good condition and has been very well maintained. The buff coloured fabric lined recessed wooden frame is in good sturdy condition with light scuffing and scratching to face and edges; the inner edge is painted white with a gilt surround. The glazing is clear and the painting is displayed directly below the glass without a spacer as was the practice at that time. The acidic cardboard backing board is secured by arrow points and sealed with 50mm gummed framing tape. A pale blue framer's label is attached to the lower edge "Tel, Reading 54140 Reading Fine Art Gallery Ltd Picture Framers and Restorers 81 London Street, Reading, Berks. Job Number 16286"; no record found of this framer/gallery to date - will update if any details found*. Screw-eyes and cord attached.

An attractive and well executed work by this listed Italian artist benefiting from the artist's signature.

*Several references have been found in catalogue provenance descriptions etc. such as : 

"Records 391 - 420 of 457  **Provenance, With Reading Fine Art Gallery Ltd, 81, London Street, Reading, Stock No 4662"