Antique watercolor landscape depicting a coastal shoreline with rocky cliffs, distant figures, and a central woman carrying a basket along the beach beneath a soft clouded sky. The work is signed along the lower portion, John Henry Mole (1814–1886) and is presented under matting in an ornate gilt frame with molded and beaded decoration. The piece has a pleasing period decorative appearance and is offered with visible age-related wear, including toning and spotting to the mat, scattered discoloration, losses and rubbing to the gilt frame, corner wear, and deteriorated paper backing on the reverse. Offered as found, this is an attractive antique coastal watercolor suitable for display, collection, or restoration. Approx. frame size (in): 20.5 x 25.5 x 2.25, Approx. painting size (in): 9.5 x 14.5.

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