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= Italian School, XIX c. Watercolor & Tempera, Castel Dell Ovo in Naples, Signed

$ 182.16

  • Artist: n/a
  • COA Issued By: n/a
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Culture: Italian
  • Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
  • Framing: Framed
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 11 in
  • Item Length: 16 in
  • Item Width: 1 in
  • Material: Paper
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Period: Victorian (1830-1900)
  • Personalization Instructions: n/a
  • Personalize: No
  • Production Technique: watercolor
  • Region of Origin: Naples, Italy
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: artist
  • Size: Medium
  • Style: Realism
  • Subject: Cityscapes, Seaside
  • Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, History
  • Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
  • Title: Castel Dell Ovo in Naples
  • Type: watercolor
  • UPC: n/a
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Year of Production: 1880
  • gtin13: n/a

Description

Antique 19th c. Italian School Watercolor & Tempera - Castel Dell Ovo in Naples, Signed For your consideration is a very fine watercolor painting Masterly rendered depiction of an Italian coastal view, centered on an important landmark - Castel Dell Ovo (aka Egg Castle) Castel dell'Ovo is a seafront castle in Naples, located on the former island of Megaride, now a peninsula, in the Gulf of Naples in Italy. This is the oldest castle in Naples, with structures dating back to a Roman villa from 1st century BC. There is a legend about Virgil, the Ancient Roman poet, who put a magical egg into the foundations to support the fortifications. If this egg would've been broken, the castle would have been destroyed and series of disastrous events would follow. The drawing is signed lower right. Additional research needed for identification of the artist Circa late 19th century, Italian Very well presented in a wide period frame made of ebonized wood highlighted with gilt brass liner in Victorian taste All original Measurements: Approx. 15.5" x 11" framed; 8.5" x 3.75" the image only Weighs about 1 lb. 14 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor abrasions, consistent with age. All original We Will Combine Shipping Whenever Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Click here to visit our eBay Store! Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this item! Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information