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Set of Six 19th Century Grand Tour Gouaches
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Set of Six 19th Century Grand Tour Gouaches

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A rare of 6 mid C19th classical Grand Tour gouaches of unusual scenes depicting Naples, Pompéi and Vesuvius, with broad gold slips and ebonised reeded frames. Circa 1860

Largest 4 - 35cm x 29cm, smaller pair -32cm x 28cm.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Grand Tour Gouache Paintings to the 19th Century.

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SA1008673
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

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A rare of 6 mid C19th classical Grand Tour gouaches of unusual scenes depicting Naples, Pompéi and Vesuvius, with broad gold slips and ebonised reeded frames. Circa 1860

Largest 4 - 35cm x 29cm, smaller pair -32cm x 28cm.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Grand Tour Gouache Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008673
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames.
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Archive I A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames.

Set of Six 19th Century Grand Tour Gouaches

Archive II A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames. View II
Archive III A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames. View III
Archive IV A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames. View IV
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames.
Set of Six 19th Century Grand Tour Gouaches
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A set of six 19th-century framed gouache paintings depicting Italian classical ruins and coastal views with gold mounts and black frames.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialPaper, Gouache, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsClassical ruins, Coastal landscapes, Gold mounts, Inscribed titles
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This set of six nineteenth-century Grand Tour gouaches on paper presents classical ruins, coastal landscapes, and views of Naples, Pompeii, and Vesuvius. Each artwork displays hand-painted details beneath glass, held within broad gold-coloured mounts and narrow black ebonised frames with subtle reeded mouldings and small handwritten paper title labels below the central imagery. The set measures 29 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, these framed artworks mount well on a wall above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. They bring historical character and classic travel themes into a traditional interior, complementing timber furniture and period architectural details.

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Grand Tour gouaches are opaque watercolour paintings created primarily in Italy during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They were produced as pictorial souvenirs for wealthy European aristocrats undertaking the Grand Tour to record historical monuments, volcanic eruptions, and coastal landscapes.

These artworks were executed using gouache, a water-based paint bound with natural gum, applied to heavy paper or board. They were frequently framed with gilded mounts, black painted borders, and handwritten captions detailing the specific geographic location.

Authentic period examples display age-appropriate paper darkening, hand-lettered Italian or French titles, and characteristic matte paint surfaces. The subject matter typically focuses on well-documented classical sites, such as Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, or the Bay of Naples.

A set of six gouaches creates a strong focal point when hung together in a structured grid pattern above a console table or sideboard. Matching frames create visual cohesion, allowing historical artwork to complement both contemporary and classic interior schemes.

Gouache is sensitive to moisture and direct light, so paintings should be displayed away from damp areas and direct sunlight. To prevent fading and foxing, ensure they are housed behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials.
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