Two original pantings by Queen Victoria believed to date back to the second half of the 19th century, are set to cause a bidding frenzy when they go live at a Teddington auction next week.

The royal works of art both depict vases of flowers. One features purple irises in a green vase with a posy of small flowers and other items placed in and around it.

The second, shows a vibrant mix of pink, yellow, orange and white blooms in a blue vase resting on yellow fabric.

The two paintings by Queen Victoria set to go on sale (Credit: Hansons Auctioneers)

The artworks are now set for auction at Hansons London Saleroom on January 28, which is located at Teddington's Normansfield Theatre. Both paintings are listed with a guide price of £8,000 - £10,000 however it is expected they could fetch much more due to their royal pedigree.

Chris Kirkham, associate director of Hansons London, said: "I was astounded and delighted in equal measure when I discovered the paintings. I was asked to value a few items at a cottage in Surrey but had no idea of the magnitude and importance of the antiques tucked away.

"The royal items were purchased decades ago by the seller's grandfather. He lived on the Isle of Wight and we understand he acquired them at a sale which offered items relating to Osborne House, the queen's holiday home on the island. Both paintings bear letters of provenance on the reverse."

The letters, dated October 1945, state, 'With reference to the two pictures said to have been painted by Queen Victoria, which you bought at the Carisbrooke sale. I have since seen Lord Carisbrooke and he says there is no doubt that they were in fact painted by the late Queen Victoria'.

Mr Kirkham added: "There could be no better person to vouch for these paintings because Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke, was the last surviving grandson of Queen Victoria. He was born Prince Alexander Albert of Battenberg in 1886 and passed away in 1960 at the age of 73.

"The Isle of Wight is home to Carisbrooke Castle Museum. It was founded in 1898 by Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter. The Princess died in 1944 and a sale of some items took place around that time."

The seller, from London, said: "My grandfather collected amazing objects over the course of his life. He was fascinated by antiques and collectables. He originated from the Isle of Wight so it 's no surprise he bought items at a Carisbrooke sale.

"It's always hard to part with family heirlooms but my father, who inherited them, has passed away. They deserve to come out of the shadows to be seen and enjoyed by others."

The colourful paintings display the colourful side of a woman who famously dressed in black following the premature death of her husband Prince Albert in 1861.

Queen Victoria lived another 40 years, passing away at the age of 81 in 1901 after more than 63 years on the throne.

Both royal paintings will be offered by Hansons London on January 28 at the Normansfield Theatre, Teddington.

For further details on next week's auction, and to view the full fine art and collectables catalogue, visit the link HERE.