Compared to oils which are built up and mixed slowly and methodically on the canvas or board, watercolours offer a quick impression of the sitter or scene to brush on before the water contained within dries. It is an approach often painted live in situ rather than a studio and creates images rich in light and movement. Colours can be premixed or placed as distinct layers on the paper, and every stroke needs to be intentional and planned to prevent mistakes which can’t be undone. It is the spontaneity of watercolours which make antique and vintage examples so appealing. These are often humble moments from the past, captured in time and never to return. They have been kept out of the sun by owners who cherished them too much to see them fade, and their smaller size makes them feel more personal.
The 19th and 20th Centuries were the hiatus for watercolours and at LoveAntiques we have a large and fine selection for any space on your wall you wish to fill.
William Rand Antiques
Isle of Man Landscape Watercolour by John Lynas Gray
£ 395
Jo Brayshaw
Portrait of an Officer c.1820
£ 225
William Rand Antiques
Isle of Man Marine Watercolour by Edward Christian Quayle
£ 650
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Iwar Donner, Swedish, Watercolour
£ 165
Artsonline.org.uk
Fine 19th Century Dutch Sergeant Major Soldier Military Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 399
Fine 19th Century Dutch Sergeant Major Soldier Military Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 399
Artsonline.org.uk
Artsonline.org.uk
Superb 19th Century Dutch Sergeant Major Soldier Military Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 399
Superb 19th Century Dutch Sergeant Major Soldier Military Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 399
Artsonline.org.uk
Georgian Antiques
Dated Framed Watercolour of Golfer
£ 600
£ 125
Middleton's Antiques
Victorian Watercolour Portrait Painting - Girl with Hoop
£ 485
Wick Antiques Ltd
The Picnic, Island Belle, & the Schooner Harry L Belden, Nantucket Harbour, U.S.A by K. A. Griffin c.1890
£ 975
The Picnic, Island Belle, & the Schooner Harry L Belden, Nantucket Harbour, U.S.A by K. A. Griffin c.1890
£ 975
Wick Antiques Ltd
William Rand Antiques
Watercolour Anglesey by John McDougal (1851-1945)
£ 450
Treehouse Antiques
Watercolour Painting of The Wye by J Hughes Clayton
£ 175
Middleton's Antiques
19th Century Watercolour - Cottage Interior c.1820
£ 365
.JPG "Small Original Watercolour Portrait Painting - Edwardian - Young Baby Feeding")
£ 119
Small Original Watercolour Portrait Painting - Edwardian - Young Baby Feeding
£ 119
Artsonline.org.uk
.JPG "Fastidious Original 19th Century Watercolour Painting - Period Architectural Building")
Artsonline.org.uk
Fastidious Original 19th Century Watercolour Painting - Period Architectural Building
£ 140
Fastidious Original 19th Century Watercolour Painting - Period Architectural Building
£ 140
Artsonline.org.uk
Graham Reed Fine Art
Percy William Gibbs Watercolour - Portrait of Young Woman Arranging Flowers
£ 495
Percy William Gibbs Watercolour - Portrait of Young Woman Arranging Flowers
£ 495
Graham Reed Fine Art
William Rand Antiques
Isle of Man Watercolour by Charles Auty (exh. 1881-1919)
£ 165
William Rand Antiques
Watercolour, Bradda Head, Isle of Man by EC Quayle
£ 495
21st Century Gallery
Original Gouache 'Through my Window' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993. Signed and Framed
£ 140
Original Gouache 'Through my Window' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993. Signed and Framed
£ 140
21st Century Gallery
Jo Brayshaw
Early Victorian Portrait Watercolour. C1850.
£ 185
.JPG "Beautiful 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Architectural Ancient Ruin")
£ 160
Beautiful 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Architectural Ancient Ruin
£ 160
Artsonline.org.uk
.JPG "'Punting on the Colne' Early 1900s English River Landscape Watercolour Painting")
£ 230
'Punting on the Colne' Early 1900s English River Landscape Watercolour Painting
£ 230
Artsonline.org.uk
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Wonderful Set of Six Intricate Italian Gouache's of Landmarks
£ 2,500
Wonderful Set of Six Intricate Italian Gouache's of Landmarks
£ 2,500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
.JPG "Henry Barlow Carter R.A Original 1830 Woodland Watercolour Painting")
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Henry Barlow Carter R.A Original 1830 Woodland Watercolour Painting
£ 230
.jpg "Frances Farrer 'The Tranquil Hour' Original River Watercolour Painting")
£ 225
Frances Farrer 'The Tranquil Hour' Original River Watercolour Painting
£ 225
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 850
Stunning Fred Hines (1875-1920) Harvest Landscape Watercolour Painting 2 of 2
£ 850
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 850
Magnificent Example Fred Hines (1875-1920) Landscape Watercolour Painting 1 of 2
£ 850
Artsonline.org.uk
Millers Antiques
Scottish Watercolour Painting Pittenweem Fife
£ 375
£ 449
S.S Albatross, London - C19th Maritime Merchant Steam Ship Watercolour Painting
£ 449
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Watercolour by John Edward Goodall - The Keeper of the Hounds
£ 975
Watercolour by John Edward Goodall - The Keeper of the Hounds
£ 975
Walton House Antiques Ltd
.JPG "Frances Farrer' 1918 Original Country Landscape Livestock Watercolour Painting")
£ 220
Frances Farrer' 1918 Original Country Landscape Livestock Watercolour Painting
£ 220
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 260
Julius Komjati Rare Original Watercolour Painting of World War II Refugees
£ 260
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Early Victorian Hunting Painting Pointer Gun Dog Carrying Game Bird Prey
£ 2,850
Early Victorian Hunting Painting Pointer Gun Dog Carrying Game Bird Prey
£ 2,850
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Sunnyside Antiques
Large Watercolour Painting of Sutton Park
£ 995
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Watercolour by Walter Henry Sweet - Widecombe, Dartmoor
£ 495
Lefays Fine Arts
Frances M. Needham (British Fl.1911) Portrait Miniature Miss Gertie Millar in “A Quaker Girl”
£ 325
Frances M. Needham (British Fl.1911) Portrait Miniature Miss Gertie Millar in “A Quaker Girl”
£ 325
Lefays Fine Arts
£ 1,875
Lefays Fine Arts
Portrait of Julia Mannering by John Faed (Scottish 1819-1902)
£ 375
The Three MusCATeers
Signed & Dated William IV Portrait of a Rather Handsome Young Gentleman
£ 250
Signed & Dated William IV Portrait of a Rather Handsome Young Gentleman
£ 250
The Three MusCATeers
William Rand Antiques
Portrait Watercolour of Emily Maria Gawne by Tennyson Cole
£ 950