English Victorian Lithograph Engraved Watercolour Painting Picture Of Dolly Varden By William Powell Frith (Circa 1887)
Tarporley, United Kingdom
£1,695
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Item details
Height
70.0 cm
Width
54.0 cm
Depth
4.0 cm
Wear conditions
Excellent
This item has been confirmed as being signed by artist by the seller. Please reach out to the seller for more information.
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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Description
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian hand-painted lithograph of Dolly Varden in a woodland scene. Originally engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff and then believed to be hand-tinted by William Powell Frith in watercolours, circa 1887, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: William Powell Frith Watercolour
• Engraver: Charles Edward Wagstaff (1808 - 1850)
• Painter: William Powell Frith (1819 – 1909)
• Medium: Hand Tinted Lithograph
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: London, UK
• Subject: Dolly Varden
• Woodland scene
• Extremely well painted
• Natural colours
• Pleasing subject
• Original frame
• Signed William Powell Frith
• Good original condition
• Frame Height = 70cm / 27½” / 2ft 3½”
• Frame Width = 54cm / 21¼” / 1ft 9¼”
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian hand-painted lithograph of Dolly Varden in a woodland scene. Originally engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff and then believed to be hand-tinted by William Powell Frith in watercolours, circa 1887, in excellent condition.
Dolly Varden, a mythical character, first appeared in the novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens’s, who was also a friend of William Powell Frith. Edward Frith-Powell painted Dolly Varden in many poses; her style of dress became famous throughout England and Europe with young working-class / middle-class girls, who emulated this fashion in the late Victorian period. This particular picture was of a pose of a young girl in a wood. The painting shows good rich colours and the stye of the Victorian hat and dresses of the day.
The lithograph was originally engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff, who was a line, mezzotint and mixed-method engraver, specialising in portraits and historical and genre subjects (born 1808 and died 1850). A limited number of lithographs would have been printed, for painting purposes.
It is believed this lithograph was then hand-watercolour tinted by Edward Frith-Powell in 1887. It was purchased by John Dexter on the 25th May 1887 on Derby Day, which was presumably the Derby Festival at Epsom, where Edward Frith-Powell was selling them. This is written and signed in the bottom left-hand corner of the picture. It was a popular tradition for famous artists to sell their work at big events social or sports event (a bit similar to book signings today).
Edward Frith-Powell was very famous in his day; many of his works were exhibited at the Royal Academy. The demand was so great to see these pictures that police were employed to protect pictures on display, as viewing was so popular! It is also worth noting that Edward Frith-Powell was also a friend of George Bernard Shaw.
The William Powell Frith watercolour has the skill to draw you in with its range of strong colour, hues and texture, depicting the fictional Dolly Varden character. The watercolour is framed in its original ornate gilt and ebonised frame, which is in excellent condition.
This William Powell Frith watercolour would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the hallway, living room or bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is an attractive and colourful piece. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely picture.
William Powell Frith - Provenance:
William Powell Frith RA (9 January 1819 – 2 November 1909) was an English painter specialising in genre subjects and panoramic narrative works of life in the Victorian era. He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1853, presenting “The Sleeping Model” as his Diploma work. He has been described as the "greatest British painter of the social scene since Hogarth".
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Powell_Frith
Source: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/name/c-e-wagstaff
Charles Edward Wagstaff - Provenance:
Charles Edward Wagstaff was a line, mezzotint and mixed-method engraver, specialising in portraits and historical and genre subjects, engraved after works by contemporary artists. He was born in London, where he is thought to have lived and worked. He was born 1808 and died 1850.
Source: https://artcollection.culture.gov.uk/person/wagstaff-charles-edward/#:~:text=(1808%20%2D%201850),to%20have%20lived%20and%20worked.
Source: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp12182/charles-edward-wagstaff
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian hand-painted lithograph of Dolly Varden in a woodland scene. Originally engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff and then believed to be hand-tinted by William Powell Frith in watercolours, circa 1887, in excellent condition. The picture is in good original condition - the blue colours are strong. The William Powell Frith watercolour is signed “Frith” in the bottom left-hand corner. The picture sits in its original ebony and gilt frame. The frame has been cleaned. Nominal old age marks to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. A later blue mount has been placed around the picture. This portrait incorporates a new string and is ready to hang.
Dimensions:
Frame Height = 70cm / 27½” / 2ft 3½”
Frame Width = 54cm / 21¼” / 1ft 9¼”
Frame Depth = 4cm / 1½”
Picture Height = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”
Picture Width = 34.5cm / 13⅝”
Price:
The price for this item is £1,695 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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Condition report:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian hand-painted lithograph of Dolly Varden in a woodland scene. Originally engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff and then believed to be hand-tinted by William Powell Frith in watercolours, circa 1887, in excellent condition. The picture is in good original condition - the blue colours are strong. The William Powell Frith watercolour is signed “Frith” in the bottom left-hand corner. The picture sits in its original ebony and gilt frame. The frame has been cleaned. Nominal old age marks to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. A later blue mount has been placed around the picture. This portrait incorporates a new string and is ready to hang.
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