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Gouache Paintings 19th Century Pair
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Gouache Paintings 19th Century Pair

19th century
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Neapolitan School, Gouache, View of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples

Naively painted and brightly coloured scenes of Vesuvius erupting and the Bay of Naples with fishing boats and ships in the foreground.

Mounted in giltwood frames.

View photos for foxing in areas of the paintings.

Circa 1870

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this 19th Century Maritime Gouache to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1240955
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10411
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Neapolitan School, Gouache, View of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
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Naively painted and brightly coloured scenes of Vesuvius erupting and the Bay of Naples with fishing boats and ships in the foreground.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Mounted in giltwood frames.

View photos for foxing in areas of the paintings.

Circa 1870

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this 19th Century Maritime Gouache to the 1870s.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240955
Dealers Internal Ref
10411
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames.

Gouache Paintings 19th Century Pair

Archive II A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View X
Archive XI A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View XI
Archive XII A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames. View XIII
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A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames.
Gouache Paintings 19th Century Pair
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A pair of framed 19th-century gouache paintings depicting maritime scenes with sailing ships, a harbour lighthouse, and Mount Vesuvius in gilt frames.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Neapolitan
  • MaterialGouache, Paper, Glass, Giltwood
  • ColourBlue, Grey, Gold
  • MotifsMount Vesuvius, Harbour lighthouse, Sailing vessels, Gilt moulding
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Neapolitan School gouache paintings on paper depicts maritime scenes of the Bay of Naples, featuring a harbour lighthouse, sailing vessels, and Mount Vesuvius in both tranquil and erupting states. The artworks are presented behind glass within rectangular giltwood frames with stepped mouldings. The palette comprises blue skies and water, grey volcanic mountains, white sails, and gold tones on the frames. Foxing is visible in areas of the paintings. Each piece measures 42 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. These framed artworks suit a gentleman's library or study environment. They mount effectively on a wall above a sideboard or console table to introduce nineteenth-century maritime decorative art into a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Neapolitan gouache paintings became popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as souvenirs for travellers on the Grand Tour. These works typically depicted landscapes of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius erupting, and surrounding coastal waters with detailed maritime vessels.

Gouache is an opaque watercolour medium consisting of pigment, water, and a binding agent such as gum arabic. These paintings were usually executed on paper or card and housed in moulded gilt or wooden frames behind protective glass.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display age-appropriate paper toning, subtle foxing, and visible hand-painted opaque pigment layers rather than modern printing dots. Original framing often features period backing boards, hand-cut glass, and historic framing hardware.

A pair of framed maritime paintings can be hung vertically or horizontally to create symmetry above a sideboard or along a hallway. Pairing historical art with neutral backgrounds allows the artwork colours and gilded frames to stand out.

Gouache paintings must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Cleaning should be limited to gently dusting the outer glass and frame with a dry, soft microfiber cloth.
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