Watercolours

A painting method that employs pigment suspended in a water-based solution, usually applied onto paper.

Though its earliest origins are thought to be prehistoric, its history is usually dated from the Renaissance, when it was used by artists such as Albrecht Durer.

While it may be used as for the creation of preparatory studies, it is also an art form in its own right, and is a technique used for botanical illustration, wildlife illustration and topographical painting as well as traditional genres, particularly landscape.


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Newman holds autumn showcase at Cotswolds fair

28 October 2024

The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques & Art Fair is arriving at Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire, on November 1-3 for the third time this year.

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Edward Lear lots show pockets of strength for both oils and watercolours

21 October 2024

Latest mid-level results for works by the incredibly prolific artist underline importance of sensible estimates

Portrait miniature of Charles I

Sock drawer discovery: Silkwork miniature of Charles I sells at six times estimate in West Sussex

16 October 2024

A rare English silkwork portrait miniature of Charles I sold for a multi-estimate £8000 at Bellmans’ in Billingshurst on October 15.

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Munnings focus moves from the east to south west of UK

14 October 2024

Views of Exmoor form a notable niche in the market for works by Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959).

Carl Haag watercolour

Faces of the East: watercolour studies bring demand at two separate sales

09 October 2024

Two studies by Orientalist artists offered with attractive estimates catch the eye of bidders at auctions in Dorset and Surrey

Louis Wain Christmas Shopping

Collection of Louis Wain sketches make five figures at Parker Fine Art Auctions

09 October 2024

Christmas came early for one Louis Wain vendor as drawing of cats shopping for turkey fetched a five-figure sum in Surrey sale

Watercolour of the Great Lavra Belltower of Kyiv

Kyiv belltower view stands out as a Williams watercolour highlight

04 October 2024

A collection of watercolours amassed by Iolo Williams (1890-1962) which had been kept under a bed for over half a century raised a total of £89,150 at Olympia Auctions on October 2.

Robert Ker Porter watercolour

Rare view of Kyiv skyline features among five lots to watch

30 September 2024

With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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William Prinsep prices pick up the pace as records tumble

16 September 2024

Recent sale results for the Anglo-Indian artist show a sharp rise as topographical views gain popularity

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Join the thrill of the Hunt

16 September 2024

Guy Peppiatt is holding an exhibition of works by the ‘master of reality’ William Henry Hunt (1790-1864).

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18th century view of London by Irish female artist flies to over 30 times estimate

09 September 2024

The only known painting of London by an 18th century Irish female artist came for sale in Salisbury earlier this month.

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Gude tidings from East Anglia as Norwegian landscape work delights

09 September 2024

Tyrolean view by the renowned 19th century Norwegian landscape painter emerges in Essex saleroom

Watercolour by William Payne

Works from collection of watercolours expert Iolo Williams offered at Olympia Auctions

03 September 2024

It isn’t often these days that a large and connoisseurial collection of British watercolours comes to the market.

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On an original visit to Busytown

02 September 2024

The children’s author Richard Scarry (1919-94) was at the peak of popularity when he published 'Nicky Goes to the Doctor' in 1972.

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Mystery lady in green and Madonna rub shoulders

19 August 2024

Appearing at a time of increased market interest in pioneering female artists, a portrait by Elizabeth Cameron Mawson (1849-1939) set a significant new artist’s record at Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland (25% buyer’s premium).

The Battle of Loos painting

Artillery museum shells out at auction to secure First World War battle scene

10 July 2024

The Royal Artillery Museum has emerged as the winning bidder for a rare eyewitness view of a First World War battle sold at a recent auction in Farnham.

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Original Harry Potter artwork takes a magical $1.6m result

08 July 2024

The original artwork for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' sold at Sotheby’s for $1.6m (£1.3m) plus 20% buyer’s premium in New York on June 26.

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Knight plays a part in sale success

08 July 2024

Portrait sketch of pianist by Dame Laura was one of the eye-catching works on paper offered in the run-up to summer

Battle Of Loos

Soldier’s watercolour of First World War battle to appear at auction

02 July 2024

Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly’s observations of the Battle of Loos appears at Parker Fine Art Auctions

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Newly discovered American portrait miniature of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale comes to a London saleroom

26 June 2024

A rare opportunity has come up to bid for a portrait miniature of the first US president, which has been found in the UK.

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