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Pair of Double-Sided 19th Century European Watercolours – Paris, Venice
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Pair of Double-Sided 19th Century European Watercolours – Paris, Venice & Bois de Boulogne
A rare and charming pair of 19th century double-sided watercolour scenes, likely extracted from a travel sketchbook or album documenting a European grand tour. Each work features two detailed views – four in total – painted in watercolour with graphite underdrawing, and framed with their original hand-painted black watercolour borders.
One sheet presents a romantic winter scene in the Bois de Boulogne, where Parisians ice-skate beneath snow-dusted trees, while the reverse offers a striking view of the Bourse de Paris, bustling with life and horse-drawn carriages under the neoclassical colonnade.
The second sheet captures a lively 19th century Parisian square dominated by the Tour Saint-Jacques, while the reverse transports the viewer to Venice, where a steam-powered paddleboat surges past the Doge’s Palace and Campanile. This maritime scene balances Venice’s historic elegance with industrial-era dynamism.
These are not prints or copies, but finely executed original compositions — delicate, observational, and rich with architectural and social detail. The double-sided format and hand-painted borders confirm their origin in a portable sketchbook, likely intended for private reflection or presentation.
Medium: Watercolour and graphite on paper
Dimensions (each sheet): approximately 53 x 40 cms. Images vary in size.
Condition: Minor wear and foxing consistent with age; black borders scuffed in places but original. Some mild discolouration and staining. Sold unframed for float mounting to display both sides.
Provenance: French private collection
A rare and poetic glimpse into 19th century European city life, travel, and visual culture.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Minor wear and foxing consistent with age; black borders scuffed in places and edges worn but original. Some mild discolouration and staining. Sold unframed.
- Seller Location:TEYJAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9098245946842
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