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Pair of Victorian Watercolours of Italian Peasant Figures by Guido Bach, 1875
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Pair of Victorian Watercolours of Italian Peasant Figures by Guido Bach, 1875

19th century
Description

A charming pair of Victorian watercolours by Guido Bach (1828–1905), depicting a young Italian peasant woman carrying a wicker basket and a young man wearing a red cap and sash.

Beautifully executed with delicate facial detailing, expressive characterisation and a soft, harmonious palette, capturing the romanticised charm of Italian rural life.

Both signed and dated 1875 and presented in their original gilt frames. One retains the original Edward Palmer picture dealer's label, 30 Golden Square, London, to the reverse.

Image size: 35 × 26 cm each.

Condition: Some age-related discolouration and light foxing to the mounts. The original gilt frames retain an attractive aged patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Victorian Italian Watercolour Paintings to the 1870s.

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SA1235168
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C3064
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A charming pair of Victorian watercolours by Guido Bach (1828–1905), depicting a young Italian peasant woman carrying a wicker basket and a young man wearing a red cap and sash.
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Beautifully executed with delicate facial detailing, expressive characterisation and a soft, harmonious palette, capturing the romanticised charm of Italian rural life.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an Italian peasant woman wearing traditional attire and carrying woven baskets.
fig 1. Pair of Victorian Watercolours of Italian Peasant Figures by Guido Bach, 1875

Both signed and dated 1875 and presented in their original gilt frames. One retains the original Edward Palmer picture dealer's label, 30 Golden Square, London, to the reverse.

Image size: 35 × 26 cm each.

Condition: Some age-related discolouration and light foxing to the mounts. The original gilt frames retain an attractive aged patina.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Victorian Italian Watercolour Paintings to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235168
Dealers Internal Ref
C3064
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an Italian peasant woman wearing traditional attire and carrying woven baskets.

Pair of Victorian Watercolours of Italian Peasant Figures by Guido Bach, 1875

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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an Italian peasant woman wearing traditional attire and carrying woven baskets.
Pair of Victorian Watercolours of Italian Peasant Figures by Guido Bach, 1875
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an Italian peasant woman wearing traditional attire and carrying woven baskets.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilt frame, Traditional dress, Figurative portraiture, Woven baskets
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)

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Victorian watercolour art from the late 19th century often focused on detailed figurative studies, genre scenes, and romanticised depictions of continental European life. Artists utilised fluid water-based pigments on paper to capture light, costume details, and regional character.

These works were executed using water-soluble ground pigments applied to rag paper or heavy cotton-based watercolor boards. They were typically presented behind glass with paper card mounts and housed within gilded timber or plaster frames.

Authentic period watercolours usually feature artist signatures, dates, or inscription marks in graphite or paint. Natural age-related foxing on the paper, period-appropriate timber backboards, and authentic oxidisation on the gilt frame further indicate genuine origin.

Gilt-framed watercolour portraiture functions well as focal accent pieces above sideboards or consoles, or integrated into a curated gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings and oil paintings to create visual balance.

Watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight and high-humidity environments to prevent fading and mould growth. Frame them using UV-protective glass and acid-free archival mounting materials to ensure long-term preservation.
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