Vintage Mid Century Child Watercolor Paintings Signed F. Gardener Matched Pair

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Offered here is a charming matched pair of original vintage watercolor paintings, each hand-signed "F. Gardener", dating to the mid-20th … Read more Offered here is a charming matched pair of original vintage watercolor paintings, each hand-signed "F. Gardener", dating to the mid-20th century.

These delightful storybook-style illustrations depict a boy and a girl, beautifully rendered in watercolor with soft colors, expressive faces, and whimsical period clothing. The pair works perfectly together and has a wonderful nursery / children's room / cottagecore aesthetic.

Both works show visible pencil under-drawing beneath the watercolor, clearly revealing the artist's original sketching process and confirming these are original illustrations — not prints.

Each watercolor is professionally framed in a matching period wood frame with textured matting, making them ready to hang and display.

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• Medium: Original watercolor on paper

• Artist: Signed F. Gardener

• Era: Mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1950s)

• Subjects: Child illustration – boy and girl (matched pair)

• Size (framed): Approximately 13" x 13" each

• Condition: Very good vintage condition

• Frames: Included, matching, and in good condition

• Original pencil sketch lines visible beneath watercolor

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Condition Notes

Both paintings are in very nice vintage condition, with no rips or tears to the artwork. Frames show light, age-appropriate wear consistent with vintage pieces. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description. See less