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Grand Tour Charcoal and Watercolor Architectural Drawing, circa 1800

$2,650
£1,998.11
€2,302.55
CA$3,676.27
A$4,119.24
CHF 2,144.22
MX$50,392.53
NOK 27,216.90
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DKK 17,188.97
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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". Additional search terms: Neoclassical, classical, architecture, architectural, Georgian, Regency, country house, old master
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 11.38 in (28.91 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU100218094603

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