19th-Century English School, Group Portrait Of Three Children

19th-Century English School, Group Portrait Of Three ChildrenThis charming mid 19th century watercolour depicts three children, possibly siblings, within an interior. Attired in the latest fashions, they each hold a pose. On the left, a young lad proudly holds a violin. On the right, a demure young lady clutches a small basket. While centre stage, the oldest girl points her toe as if immersed in a merry dance. Its fascinating to consider the sitting, the conversations between their parents and the artist. Well,

Cologne and Brussels

and whatever the old women were unable to do

Oil on board Size including frame

So it begs the question of whether the cat was carried all the way there - with Lucy determined to see it included

Princess Charlotte of Belgium donned a similar outfit for Franz Xaver Winterhalter

1950Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Overall very good

1850Provenance: GermanyCondition: Various scratches and abrasions

which was hung over the fireplace in the same room for which Rembrandt painted ‘The Night Watch’

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1880Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable

It’s been painted with a great degree of confidence and the beard is particularly well rendered

1750Provenance: SpainCondition: Artwork in presentable condition with areas of wear and losses perhaps caused by cleaning over the years