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Minature Watercolour of Gentleman, Circa 1820s Item number: C12447 Date: circa 1820s Price: NZ$425.00 George IV period framed miniature of a man with black jacket and high white neck cloth. Nicely observed profile portrait. Black wooden frame with brass acorn mount to hanging ring. The rear of the picture says “Edward H.......wood (part obliterated by a water stain) 1824". The old paper backing has been punctured below this, and the handwritten date 1824 is visible, along with a printed business paper which shows just the surname “Herve” with an accute accent on the e. Also “...portrait and Profile Painter, Cheapside, London”. Framed measures 14.5 cm by 12.25 cm (5.3/4 inches by 4.3/4 inches). The actual portait oval is 9 cm by 7.5 cm (3.1/2 inches by 3 inches). Condition: The black wood of the frame has some dotting to the finish, probably insect dirt. The rear has signs of insect damage to the brown paper backing. Inside the glass is a little hazy, but the painting appears to be in excellent condition. This is the companion to the woman’s miniature we have also in this category (our stock number C12446). |
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Miniature Portrait of a Woman, Circa 1820s, Watercolour Item number: C12446 Date: circa 1820s Price: NZ$425.00 George IV period framed miniature of a woman with voile and frilled pelerine and blue silk dress. Beautifully detailed full–face portrait. Black wooden frame with brass roses mount to hanging ring. Braided decoration to the surround of the portrait. Also all–over even stippled effect to frame. The rear of the picture has the old brown paper backing still intact. Whole item framed measures 14.5 cm by 12.25 cm (5.3/4 inches by 4.3/4 inches). The actual portrait oval is 9 cm by 7.5 cm (3.1/2 inches by 3 inches). Condition: The black wood of the frame has some very minor dotting to the finish, probably insect dirt. The rear has a few signs of insect damage to the brown paper backing. Inside the glass is a little hazy, but the painting appears to be in excellent condition. Possibly by Herve. This is the companion to the gentleman’s miniature we have also in this category (our stock number C12247). |
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Oil Painting, Waves, by J.D. Perrett. Colonial New Zealand Item number: 4850 Date: late 19th to very early 20th century Price: NZ$925.00 Striking original oil painting of a breaking wave, “Wave” signed by J.D.Perrett. Oil on canvas. John Douglas Perrett (1859–1937) was born in Scotland and came to New Zealand in 1886. He exhibited and taught in Dunedin, New Zealand. The painting including frame, measures 58 cm high and 83 cm wide. It has one repair mark in the cloud/sky – see photo. Otherwise very good original condition. The translucent green of the wave about to break is very well captured. |
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Vintage New Zealand Watercolour, Manuka, Signed Item number: c10976 Date: 1920s–30s Price: NZ$165.00 New Zealand water colour of manuka flowers in gold frame by Mrs Tonkin. Signed D.M.T. with the word Mongonui in the lower left corner. Hand–pencilled matt, with painted gold frame. Measurement of whole is 37 cm by 31 cm. The actual watercolour as shown is 22 cm by 12.5 cm. Very good original condition, but has some rust staining at bottom part of matt. Probably painted circa 1920s–30s. |
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Watercolour, Classic Scene of Women Sewing Item number: 0347 Date: unkown Price: NZ$185.00 This may have been copied from an Old Master — the scene is a sewing circle of women, all intent on their work. The central woman is posed almost as if she was the Virgin Mary — and maybe she is. Very classic in style, with beautiful detail to the faces. This is a very old watercolour, and there are some signs of insect damage to the surface, mainly to the left corners and bottom area — has been in storage for many years. Could be touched up easily. Painting in frame measures 43 cm by 64 cm. Frame has damage and losses, but this painting would be better in another frame anyway, with a good matt to enhance it. |
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19th Century Watercolour, Frank Wright, Mountain Scene Item number: 8182 Date: 19th century Country of origin: New Zealand Price: NZ$680.00 “Mountain Landscape” From near the Ball Hut (New Zealand). Framed 19th century watercolour, 32.5 cm by 18 cm by Frank Wright. Signed. In very good condition. |
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19th Century Miniature in Velvet Frame Item number: 8989 Date: late 19th century Country of origin: United Kingdom Price: NZ$350.00 A 19th century Victorian-period oval miniature of a woman — watercolour painted on card (I think) — could be oil, as there is a faint crackle glazing to the surface, indicating some form of thin varnish. The painting is mounted under glass in an oval brass surround set in purple velvet. This is then enclosed in a velvet hinged case. Case and mount generally in very good condition — there is a mark on the inside left fabric, and some general minor age wear. The painting has a few minor foxing spots — one to the nose, one to the left cheek — but is in good condition otherwise. The woman has a black hat or mob cap on her head, with brown hair peeping out from under it. She is wearing black dress — mourning? Whole outer case measures 12 cm by 10 cm. |
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Castle Gates Miniature in Carved Frame Item number: C7420 Date: early 20th century Price: NZ$150.00 A handpainted plaque, probably bone, decorated with a scene of castellated gates. Mounted in a carved hardwood easel frame. Looks Indian in style. Measures 13.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide. Frame in excellent condition. Miniature has a little wear on one side, otherwise excellent. |
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Old New Zealand Oil Painting, Waterfall Item number: C8055 Date: late 19th or early 20th century Price: NZ$500.00 Vintage oil on canvas — early 20th century, or possibly late 19th century. Unsigned New Zealand scene of waterfall and bush with clump of toitoi in foreground. Comes in what would have been the inner frame of a larger gilded frame. Loosely fitted into this, with just stretched canvas over wood as inner. Painting itself measures 29 cm high by 34.5 cm wide. Condition is very good — one small dot on bottom edge where canvas is exposed, otherwise no damage. |
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Watercolour Painting, Old Harmonium or Organ Item number: C8923 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$25.00 Original vintage watercolour painting by Greta Henry (signed). The subject is a harmonium (one of those old Edwardian home organs), with blue-and-white plates on the wall, and blue-and-white plaques on the organ. Frames, measures 27 cm by 20 cm — actual painting is 17.25 cm by 11.25 cm. One stain on top left side— this is actually by the artist’s brush dripping. Inside glass needs cleaning. Decorative piece! |
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African Pokerwork Panel Portrait, Circa 1920 Item number: C9364 Date: circa 1920 Price: NZ$115.00 Signed panel — poker work on box wood — portrait of a young African. Excellent detail, a really talented work, dating from circa 1920. The signature on the bottom is M.B. Panel measures 46 cm by 14.5 cm. Very good condition. A few minor scratches commensurate with age, but nothing ugly or serious. Very evocative work. |
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Miniature Painting of Woman, 1940s Item number: C9791 Date: 1940s Price: NZ$385.00 Portrait of Alma McCallum — according to a label on the reverse. Circa 1945, by Mrs Elsie M. White, of Timaru, New Zealand. The labels also says “Exhibited Christchurch”, and there is an exhibition label hanging from the bottom: No. 94. Gilded frame and mount. Excellent portrait. Whole measures 12 cm square. Excellent condition. |
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Handpainted Portrait, Victorian Item number: C10289 Date: 19th century Price: NZ$185.00 19th century hand painted portrait. Really a large portrait miniature. It measures 25 cm by 19.5 cm framed (9.3/4 inches by 7.3/4 inches). Watercolour. Interesting study — whereas the face is very well painted and a very sensitive rendition, the clothing is rather crude in comparison. The gold mount is showing signs of green tarnish, and there are two scratches in the glass in one corner. The frame has a silver gilded beading around the portrait and mount, and all is encased in burgundy morocco leather (which has some wear on the front edges). It has a top-mounted hanging ring, and the rear carries a gold embossed stamp Mr Herbert Watkins, 179 Regent Street. Whether Mr Watkins is the framer, the artist, or the subject I have no idea. Overall very good condition. |