19th Century Watercolour Painting by Samuel Read

Name: 19th Century Watercolour Painting by Samuel Read
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA688862
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Martlesham Antiques

Description

A large 19th Century watercolour by Samuel Read (1815-1883) of the interior of St Stephens cathedral in Vienna, signed and dated 1866, the painting is housed in a fine glazed gilt frame, it was exhibited at the Paris universal exhibition 1867 and purchased by Thomas Lucas Esq. This is a very large and well painted picture and must be among the best he has ever painted. Samuel Read was born in Needham Market, Suffolk in 1815.

65 1/2” x 48 1/2” x 3” deep

166cms x 123cms x 8cms deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

123cm (48.43")

Width

166cm (65.35")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA688862

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