Yola Gray Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful watercolour print of four British soldiers of the First or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards, circa 1925, in good condition.

Summary:
• Circa: 1925
• Artist: Initials ‘DM’
• Provenance: England, UK
• Medium: Hand tinted
• Watercolours on a print
• On paper
• Depicts 4 types of British soldiers (in fighting order)
• Contemporary ebonised vinyl frame
• Good overall condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a good quality English watercolour print of four British soldiers of the First or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards, circa 1925, in good condition. It is a hand painted print, also known as “hand tinted print”, whereby a print has been made on paper and then coloured in by hand with watercolour paints. The painting depicts four different kinds of soldier in different types of uniform, including a guardsman in fighting order, a field officer in drill order, a subaltern in marching order and a sergeant in drill order. The four soldiers are shown standing in a row, on a plain white background. Each of the soldiers is labelled accordingly towards the bottom of the picture, indicating that this was probably originally commissioned as an official painting. From left to right, the picture depicts the following military personnel:

Guardsman - Service Dress (Fighting Order)
Field Officer - Service Dress (Drill Order)
Subaltern - Service Dress (Marching Order)
Sergeant - Service Dress (Drill Order)

The painting displays a high level of clarity and attention to detail, with accurate colours and crisp lines. At the bottom right corner is the Artist’s initials ‘DM’ and the year ‘1925’, within a shield. The picture is mounted with a burgundy mat and a black vinyl frame.

This painting 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 interesting piece, particularly for anyone with an interest in military history. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of art.

Condition Report:
This painting is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the frame and glass, and yellowing to the paper, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The painting is free from rips or tears and the glass is free from cracks. The painting retains its original backing. The painting has been reframed in recent times. Overall, the painting is in good condition and given the age of it, some minor wear and tear is always to be expected. The frame is solid and the picture is ready to hang.

Dimensions:
Height = 50.6cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Width = 60.9cm or 24” or 2ft
Depth = 1.4cm or ½”
Frame Width = 1.7cm or ⅝”

Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.

Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567

Customers outside the UK should call:

Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567

Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.

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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

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If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.

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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda 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.

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

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