After Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896), 'Bubbles'. Oil On Board. 19th Century

After Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896), 'Bubbles'. Oil On Board. 19th CenturyA charming late 19th century naive oil on board of large proportions after Sir John Everett Millais' famous painting 'Bubbles' (painted 1886); a painting that became famous after being used for many years in advertisements for Pears Soap. The Winsor & Newton label verso was in circulation in the 1890s; the label itself has a hand written date of '1892'. The work has some craquelure in areas and a few flakes of paint loss to the log upon which the bot

The top is edged to three sides and has a split to the wood but remains strong and stable

the Defence Academy and Southampton City Art Gallery

The crucifix has some light scratches commensurate with age but is in a very good condition overall

and alabaster ceramics and objects

Marbles page edges

a maker's mark ('A' within a circle) and 'MADE ITALY'

and Orientalism

The spine boasts five raised bands with intricate gilt decoration

All lenses are intact and the microscope is in working order

Depth: 11 inches

The inkwell features the original finely moulded horses

colour and form