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Grand Tour Charcoal and Watercolor Architectural Drawing

Creator: Grand Tour
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Grand Tour charcoal and watercolor drawing executed by an English tourist in Italy, circa 1800, depicting a gentleman peering over a staircase balustrade in a Baroque interior surrounded by arches and statuary; conservation double French matted in a 19th century cavetto giltwood frame with original 'wavy' poured glass. Work measures 6.63" by 4.63".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Charcoal and watercolor on paper, giltwood frame, glass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	316671

Dimensions

W.	11.38 in;	H.	14.75 in;	D.	0.88 in;
W.	28.91 cm;	H.	37.47 cm;	D.	2.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.