Lot 116
  • 116

Carlo Labruzzi

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Carlo Labruzzi
  • The ancient tomb called La Conocchia on the road to Caserta
  • Watercolour over black chalk, within partial brown ink and black chalk framing lines;
    inscribed, lower left: Monumento Antico cogniominato la Conochia / Strada di Caserta 32
  • 14¾in by 12in

Provenance

With John Manning, London

Condition

Hinge mounted. Some slight discolouration and surface dirt to the sheet and a thin layer of staining around the sheet, most notably to the upper and right edges. Otherwise in good condition with the watercolour fresh throughout. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.
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