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De Vito, Original Painting - Royal Palace of Portici in Naples, Italy [Real Palazzo di Portici]

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $2,000 - $4,000

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Description

This truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in Naples or its surrounding environs. The painting was completed by Camillo de Vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. He created spectactacular paintings that showed Vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more.

Provenance: From the distinguished library of the noted English bibliophile Frances Mary Richardson Currer (1785-1861). Additional provenance from the library of Henry Rogers Broughton.

Paper Size: ~ 10 1/2" by 15 3/4"

Paper Type or Special Features: Exquisite Gouche Painting of Naples


Condition report:

The painitngs in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring. There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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