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Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C
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Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful antique watercolour study by Ettore Ascenzi of the Spanish Steps, Rome , circa 1890 in date and signed.

The colours are incredibly vibrant for its age and the painting is in it's beautiful original giltwood frame.

Auction sales:

La présentation de la belle esclave by Ettore ASCENZI

Sold by Tajan (S.V.V.) Paris France

Price including buyer's premium £ 9,162 (€ 13,565)

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 61 x Width 43 x Depth 3

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 inch

Ettore Ascenzi

was an artist active in Rome between 1870 and 1908. In the 1870s he entered the prestigious Accademia di San Luca in Rome. His works were primarily on Historical subjects and Roman Views.

Our reference: 08567

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Rome Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 08236012
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Signed Ascenzi lower left: work of the Roman painter active until 1908.
Costume and Roman street scene: favourite Grand Tour subject of the late nineteenth century.
Gilt frame moulding with mitred corners: style in general use around the 1890s.
Aged paper tape and early trade stamp verso: late Victorian framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1033716
Dealers Internal Reference
08567
Description
This is a beautiful antique watercolour study by Ettore Ascenzi of the Spanish Steps, Rome , circa 1890 in date and signed.
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The colours are incredibly vibrant for its age and the painting is in it's beautiful original giltwood frame.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

Auction sales:

La présentation de la belle esclave by Ettore ASCENZI

Sold by Tajan (S.V.V.) Paris France

Price including buyer's premium £ 9,162 (€ 13,565)

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame.
fig 2. Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 61 x Width 43 x Depth 3

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 inch

Ettore Ascenzi

was an artist active in Rome between 1870 and 1908. In the 1870s he entered the prestigious Accademia di San Luca in Rome. His works were primarily on Historical subjects and Roman Views.

Our reference: 08567

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Rome Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08236012
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Signed Ascenzi lower left: work of the Roman painter active until 1908.
Costume and Roman street scene: favourite Grand Tour subject of the late nineteenth century.
Gilt frame moulding with mitred corners: style in general use around the 1890s.
Aged paper tape and early trade stamp verso: late Victorian framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1033716
Dealers Internal Ref
08567
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame.

Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame. View XII
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A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame.
Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C
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A 19th-century watercolour artwork depicting figures in traditional costume in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, presented in a molded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Italian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsArchitectural landscape, Grand Tour subject, Traditional regional costume
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This is an antique watercolour painting by artist Ettore Ascenzi, dating from circa 1890 in the 19th-century Italian style. The artwork depicts figures in traditional regional costume with blue dresses and garments in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, set against an architectural landscape and Grand Tour subject matter. It is executed in watercolour on paper and presented within a moulded gilt frame finished in gold leaf with corner mitres and linear stepped profiles. The visible details include vibrant blue and gold tones, delicate brushwork, and a signature in the lower corner. Measuring 61 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the artwork hangs comfortably above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway as a statement wall piece in a traditional home interior.

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Grand Tour art refers to paintings, drawings, and decorative objects created for European travellers undertaking educational tours across Italy and Continental Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently depicting landmark architecture and regional customs.

Artists utilised finely ground mineral pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder, applied onto handmade cotton rag paper, and framed under glass within water-gilded or oil-gilded timber mouldings.

Authentic period watercolours feature age-appropriate characteristics such as light paper toning, artist signatures in period ink, original backboards, and hand-cut glass or early gilded frames.

Position the framed picture above a credenza or integrate it into a curated gallery wall, pairing it with low-profile LED picture lighting to highlight the fine details against contemporary decor.

Keep watercolour paintings away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading, frame them with conservation-grade UV glass, and maintain stable ambient humidity to avoid paper warping or mould growth.
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