Pair of Coastal Seascape Watercolors, Signed Charlotte Bancheri Milligan, Dated 1993
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A matched pair of original watercolor seascapes, each showing rolling ocean surf beneath an expansive sky. One captures cresting waves with distant sails on the horizon; the other offers a calmer shoreline with layered breakers and open sky. Hung together, one feels a little more dynamic and the other more serene, and that balance is exactly what makes a pair work.
The washes are soft and controlled, in teal, sea green and muted sky blue, with a confident feel for light moving across water and the transparency of surf. Each sheet is double-matted in complementary teal and housed in a coordinating green-and-gold frame, so the two present as one unified set.
History & Provenance
Each watercolor is signed "Charlotte Bancheri Milligan" and dated 1993 in the lower margin. The painter has not been identified in the published record, and the pair is offered as signed originals on their own merits.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object | Pair of original coastal seascape watercolors |
| Origin | Likely United States |
| Form | Two framed works, horizontal, teal double mats in coordinating green-and-gold frames; sold as a pair |
| Material | Watercolor on paper |
| Marks | Each signed "Charlotte Bancheri Milligan" and dated 1993, lower margin |
| Era | 1993 |
| Condition | Very good condition. Light age-appropriate wear to the frames and minor mat imperfections visible on close inspection; no visible tears or structural damage to the paper. Condition Guaranteed. |
| Availability | One of a Kind — 1 Available |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
These watercolors create atmosphere. The palette is coastal without feeling themed, and the teal matting deepens the ocean tones without overwhelming a room. Hang them side by side above a console or sideboard, flank a mirror with them, or center them above a sofa; they are equally at home in a coastal or transitional bedroom or a light-filled hallway, bringing movement and calm at the same time.
To keep them at their best, hang them out of direct sun and away from heat sources and humidity, as watercolor is especially sensitive to light. Dust the frames with a soft, dry brush, and leave any work on the paper itself to a professional conservator.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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