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Tommaso de Simone
Antique Maritime Ships Oil Painting "British Fleet Bay of Naples" Signed & Dated

1860

$18,500
£14,044.88
€16,064.35
CA$25,847.18
A$28,747.71
CHF 15,011.16
MX$349,829.04
NOK 191,715.43
SEK 179,795.25
DKK 119,894.41
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An important antique Maritime ships oil on canvas painting of " The British Fleet in the Bay of Naples", by Tommaso De Simone (1805-1888), signed & dated 1860. The painting depicts the British fleet entering the Bay of Naples, there are five tall ships from the British fleet with HMS Exmouth leading the ships, below there are more than 16 smaller boats milling around the larger tall ships. To the background one can see the hills of Naples and to the right one can see the outline of Mount Vesuvius with wisps of smoke coming from the volcano. The painting signed lower right "De Simone" and dated "1860", to the verso are two gallery labels including one for the prestigious "Vose Galleries" in Boston, the painting is housed in a gilded frame and is in very good condition, this is one of the most accomplished paintings by this artist. A smaller & lesser painting of this scene sold at Christie's in NY 10th Feb 2004 for $28,680, De Simone's paintings can be seen in museums & galleries around the globe, this fine investment quality maritime painting is ready to grace your wall. The painting at sight & without the frame is 33" x 20" Tommaso De Simone was a popular Italian painter of marine scenes and ship portraiture. Working predominantly in Naples, Italy, De Simone generally painted vessels with a broadside view in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Naples was a popular anchorage, particularly for yachts, & together with his son, Antonio de Simone (1851-1907), he produced a vast oeuvre. Aside from his artistic pursuits, he was also a Corporal of the Royal Corps of Marine Gunners of the Royal Navy of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, so well aware of the nuances of rigging etc. In 1849, he was awarded a bronze medal of merit by Pope Pius IX. He is well represented in numerous public collections including the National Maritime Museum and the Science Museum, The Walters Art Museum, Collections of the National Trust, US Naval Historical Center.
  • Creator:
    Tommaso de Simone (1805 - 1888)
  • Creation Year:
    1860
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-110301stDibs: LU1366216165502

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