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An original 1885 watercolour painting – Josef Kott, Painted Facade of a House in Genoa, Via San Matteo 10.This exquisite … Read more An original 1885 watercolour painting – Josef Kott, Painted Facade of a House in Genoa, Via San Matteo 10.This exquisite drawing forms part of a collection of interior design studies by the Austrian painter-decorator Josef Kott (fl.1880s/1890s).The drawing shows decorations from the painted facade of a house in Genoa at no.10 Via San Matteo. There are additional beautiful drawings on the verso of the sheet as shown.Josef Kott ran a Vienna-based company, whose commissions included the interior painting of palaces and theatres across the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His contractors included the Künstler-Compagnie workshop artists Gustav Klimt, Ernst Klimt, and Franz Matsch. Kott's work was Historicist in style—heavily referencing styles of the past, such as Classicism and Renaissance painting, translating them into a contemporary grandiose opulence that served the needs of the Habsburg court.In watercolour with graphite on cream wove paper.Provenance: Ex Libris Anthony Denning. Dimensions: Height: 22.6cm (8.9") Width: 33cm (12.99")Presented: Unframed.Medium: WatercolourAge: Late 19th-centurySigned: No.Inscribed: Yes.Dated: --Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. See less
- Dimensions
- 12.99ʺW × 8.66ʺH
- Styles
- Contemporary
- Empire
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Graphite
- 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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