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Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani Ra (1727 –1785)
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Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani Ra (1727 –1785)

18th century
Sold 3 January 2026 · William Morris Antiques
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An 18th c watwercolour of classical inspiration. The polychrome scene of figures amongst woodland, probably a design for an engraving.some age related discolouration.

framed in later 19thc Giltwood frame.

Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. He is also called Giuseppe Cipriani by some authors. Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this Antique Framed Watercolour to the 18th Century.

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SA1179249
Description
An 18th c watwercolour of classical inspiration. The polychrome scene of figures amongst woodland, probably a design for an engraving.some age related discolouration.

framed in later 19thc Giltwood frame.

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Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755.
William Morris Antiques

He is also called Giuseppe Cipriani by some authors. Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated this Antique Framed Watercolour to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179249
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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Archive I An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani Ra (1727 –1785)

Archive II An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View II
Archive III An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View IV
Archive V An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View V
Archive VI An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View VI
Archive VII An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View VII
Archive VIII An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame. View IX
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
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An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame.
Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 –1785)
Ref: SA1179249
An elongated antique watercolour painting depicting classical figures in a landscape, set within a decorative giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Gold Leaf, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClassical figures, Gilt moulding, Wash technique, Landscape setting
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Georgian watercolours often depicted classical mythologies and pastoral scenes, heavily influenced by the Grand Tour and academic art training of the 18th century.

These works typically utilised hand-ground pigments and ink washes on laid or wove paper, mounted within hand-carved and gilt wooden frames.

Authentication relies on examining paper ageing characteristics such as oxidisation, watermark presence, pigment composition, and frame construction techniques consistent with the period.

Such pieces provide a scholarly focal point when hung against dark neutral wall colours or integrated into a curated gallery wall arrangement.

Conservation requires framing with UV-filtering glass, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation.
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