Vintage watercolour of Venice circa 1900

Description

An original watercolour by depicting a harbour scene with a pier and numerous sailing boats moored,their tall masts rising in repetition against a pale sky with gulls overhead. Assumed Venice. A finely observed and atmospheric coastal subject, typical of late 19th to early 20th century British marine painting.

• Artist: Indistinguishable signature 

• Medium: Watercolour on paper

• Subject: Harbour / marine scene with boats and pier

• Date: c.1900

• Frame: Period mount and gilt frame with label verso: Goodstein, Picture Frame Manufacturer, Bloomsbury, London (est. 1860)

• Provenance: Private collection

• Size (sight): approx. 41cm x 35 cm fill size.

26cm x 19 cm painting size.

• Condition: Watercolour generally good with some age toning. Frame and mount show minor wear consistent with age (see photos).

A decorative and collectable watercolour, with strong marine appeal and an attractive London framer’s label verso.