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An original c.1820s watercolour painting – Michela de Vito, Costume di Marinaro di St Lucia, Santa Lucia district of Naples.A … Read more An original c.1820s watercolour painting – Michela de Vito, Costume di Marinaro di St Lucia, Santa Lucia district of Naples.A beautifully fine and intensely coloured costume figure by the female artist Michela de Vito.The figure is a male mariner from the Santa Lucia waterfront district of Naples.This is one of an exquisite series of costume paintings that we have for sale by Michela de Vito.In watercolour on cream wove paper, mounted on original backing paper with Italian inscription and window cut verso. Due to loss at the left edge of the mount, it is laid down on a further backing sheet to provide a full left margin. Dimensions: Height: 19.2cm (7.56") Width: 14cm (5.51")Presented: Unframed. Image size: 19.2 x 14cm; Sheet size: 22.3 x 17.2cm.Medium: WatercolourAge: Early 19th-centurySigned: No.Inscribed: Inscribed below image on paper mount:Dated: --Condition: In excellent condition within the image, with just minor age toning and the odd faint mark. There is wear to the mount sheet, with two barely visible repaired tears and loss to the left edge, which has been shored up with an additional backing sheet to replace the lost left margin. Please see photos for detail. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.51ʺW × 7.48ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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