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Pair of 19th C. Venetian Watercolours
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Pair of 19th C. Venetian Watercolours

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Pair of 19th c. Venetian Watercolours

Pair of 19th-century watercolours of Venice. Venice from the Giudecca with gondolas and boats on the lagoon and Santa Maria della Salute with the waterfront beyond.

Finely executed, each signed and dated.

Offered in old condition, from a London private collection. Set in original gilt slips. Both measure 58 × 40.5 cm. Some surface marks and foxing. Gilt slips with areas of wear, loss and old repairs.

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this 19th Century Venetian Watercolour to the 19th Century.

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Pair of 19th c. Venetian Watercolours

Pair of 19th-century watercolours of Venice.

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Venice from the Giudecca with gondolas and boats on the lagoon and Santa Maria della Salute with the waterfront beyond.
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fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame.
fig 1. Pair of 19th C. Venetian Watercolours

Finely executed, each signed and dated.

Offered in old condition, from a London private collection. Set in original gilt slips. Both measure 58 × 40.5 cm. Some surface marks and foxing. Gilt slips with areas of wear, loss and old repairs.

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this 19th Century Venetian Watercolour to the 19th Century.

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SA1244632
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame.

Pair of 19th C. Venetian Watercolours

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame. View XV
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame.
Pair of 19th c. Venetian Watercolours
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas, sailing boats, and classic Italian architecture, presented in a gold-painted wood frame.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Gilt Wood
  • ColourWarm Ochre
  • MotifsGrand Canal scene, Gondolas and sailing vessels, Classical Venetian architecture, Gold bevelled frame

This pair of nineteenth-century watercolour paintings presents a Grand Tour scene of the Venetian lagoon, capturing classical architecture alongside traditional gondolas and sailing vessels under a pale sky. Executed on paper in warm ochre tones, the artworks are housed inside bevelled gold-painted wood frames with visible surface wear, losses, and old repairs on the slips. The compositions display signed and dated fine brushwork, showing surface marks and foxing from age. Each artwork measures 58 by 40.5 cm. These pieces suit display above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway interior, bringing traditional travel art and classic maritime subject matter into a home today.

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19th-century Venetian watercolours are defined by delicate washes, keen attention to architectural detail, and expressive depictions of light on water. They often feature iconic vistas of canals, gondolas, and historic landmarks, created to satisfy the demand for topographical views among European travellers.

Artists utilised finely ground natural pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied onto heavy cotton or linen rag paper. Frames from this era were typically constructed of wood coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period watercolours show natural signs of age, such as mild paper toning or foxing, along with characteristic fine-grain paper textures. Original 19th-century framing methods, including hand-carved gilt mouldings, original backboards, and square cut nails, also indicate genuine period origin.

Traditional watercolours work well when incorporated into a gallery wall, paired alongside contemporary line drawings, or positioned as a focal point above a console table. Framing with a clean mount helps integrate historical artwork seamlessly into modern living spaces.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and illuminated with UV-filtering glass to prevent fading. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level and ensure the artwork is mounted using acid-free, archival materials to prevent discolouration over time.
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