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Song Bird  Watercolour, Framed c.1950s — Charles F. Tunnicliffe OBE RA British Wildlife Art (1 of 24)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Song Bird Watercolour, Framed c.1950s — Charles F. Tunnicliffe OBE RA British Wildlife Art

REF: LA560506
£28,000
€32,254
$37,873
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Description
Overview An original watercolour on artist-quality paper by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901–1979), executed circa the 1950s. The painting depicts a Song Thrush perched on a flowering branch captured in mid-song. The sheet is monogrammed “CT” in the lower margin, consistent with authenticated mid-century examples from the artist. Subject & Significance Tunnicliffe is among the foremost British wildlife artists of the twentieth century; this work exemplifies his mature synthesis of scientific observation and refined composition. The Song Thrush is rendered as both an ornithological study and an accomplished decorative work — a desirable addition for collectors of British natural history art. Composition & Technique Vertical composition emphasising the bird with a diagonally placed flowering branch for seasonal context. Layered translucent washes for volume and tonal depth, with precise pen/brush linework and dry-brush feather and bark detail. Restrained natural palette: warm browns, soft greys and delicate blossom tones. Monogrammed “CT”; handling, palette and compositional approach align with the artist’s authenticated period work. Provenance & Exhibition Early private ownership in Lancashire. Sold at Rogers Jones & Co, The Welsh Sale, Cardiff — Lot 224. Exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire (January 2026). Curated and marketed by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Original auction and exhibition labels remain on the verso and will be supplied with the sale. Framing & Presentation Period-appropriate later oak frame with cream double mount and subtle line inlay. Professionally backed and secured; ready to hang. Original verso labels retained. Dimensions Framed: 46.0 cm (H) × 40.0 cm (W) × 1.5 cm (D) Visible painting: 25.0 cm (H) × 22.0 cm (W) Why buy Museum-quality workmanship by a Royal Academician. Strong auction and exhibition provenance, increasing collectability and resale confidence. Ready to display for private, commercial, or institutional settings. Appeals to collectors of British wildlife art, museums, designers and film/TV production buyers. Authentication Monogrammed “CT” consistent with Tunnicliffe’s mid-century practice. Original auction/exhibition labels present. Independent condition and attribution reports can be arranged at buyer request. Purchase & Contact To purchase contact Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD Charles F. Tunnicliffe, Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe, Tunnicliffe watercolour, Song Thrush painting, Turdus philomelos, mid-century watercolour, 1950s British art, wildlife art, ornithological painting, Royal Academician, signed CT, framed watercolour, British natural history, Cheshire Antiques Consultant, Rogers Jones & Co, museum provenance
measurements
Height:
46 cm
Width:
40 cm
Depth:
1.5 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Song Bird Watercolour, Framed c.1950s — Charles F. Tunnicliffe OBE RA British Wildlife Art (LA560506) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1950s
condition
Condition Excellent vintage condition. No active foxing, staining or pigment loss observed; colours remain fresh and stable. Mount and glazing secure. Frame shows expected wear and scuff marks on the upper top section consistent with age and use. No immediate conservation required. Recommendations for long-term display: museum-grade UV filtering glazing and controlled environmental conditions.
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This Song Bird Watercolour, Framed c.1950s — Charles F. Tunnicliffe OBE RA British Wildlife Art is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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