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An original watercolor on paper painting by Gabriele Mariano Nicolai Carelli (Gabriel Carelli), Italian artist 1820-1900, "Vecchia di Amalfi" (old …
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An original watercolor on paper painting by Gabriele Mariano Nicolai Carelli (Gabriel Carelli), Italian artist 1820-1900, "Vecchia di Amalfi" (old town of Amalfi), scene of a fisherman sitting on a rock in front of two baskets looking across the bay at the old town, sail boats to the right and left in the harbor, signed Gabriele Carelli in the lower left corner front, old picture frame backing inscribed: Vecchia di Amalfi, 7 1/4" x 12", undated but probably executed in the 1880's. CA number 3959, CA purchased late summer 2024 from a north of England auction house.
The painting has been surface cleaned, matted with White Museum matboard, gold line, Museum Glass and backing, framed in the original 22kt gold frame.
Carelli was born in Naples, studied at "scuela di Posilippo". He was the son of Raffaele Carelli (painter), brothers Consalvo and Achille (painters) and father to Conrad H.R. Carelli (painter). He moved to England in 1866 and exhibited works at the Dudley Gallery and the Royal Academy (London), the Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool) and the Manchester City Art Gallery; also in Italy. Carelli's work may be found in the Royal Collection.
Later in life he and his family wintered in Menton, French Riviera.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 1ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- The watercolor itself is in fabulous condition for its age of over 100 years. The frame appears to be original … moreThe watercolor itself is in fabulous condition for its age of over 100 years. The frame appears to be original to the painting and has nicks, scrapes and scaring of the gold leaf. The defects in the frame have been restored with the intention of retaining the patina and antiquity of its age to compliment the painting. less
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