Lot 414 , Tomasso de Simone (Italian, 19th/20th) The Chichesters Yacht Ermina possibly off Malta 20 x 28in.

Tomasso de Simone (Italian, 19th/20th)
gouache
The Chichester's Yacht "Ermina" possibly off Malta
signed and dated 1863
20 x 28in.
Estimate £500-600

Some undulation of the paper. A trace of a horizontal acid stain (probably from a previous gap in the back boarding) running across the work approx a third of the way down.
A few light scuffs and dirt spots but basically fair to good condition.
Loosely mounted in an old gilt slip and tatty oak frame.


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Sold for £600