Lot 670 , Antonio De Simone (1851-1907) Portrait of the steam yacht Porsche, 12 x 19in.

Antonio De Simone (1851-1907)
gouache,
Portrait of the steam yacht 'Porsche',
signed and dated '91,
12 x 19in.
Estimate £500-800

Gouache on paper, colours good and strong, heat of probably watercolour discolouration running down the left hand side, slightly bulging out where the land meets the sea, one or two small scattered fox marks. Most of the dirt marks are on the glass rather than the work, titles lower left, signed and dated lower right, under glass in the original gilt frame which is now damaged around all sides.



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Sold for £600