Italian School, circa 1790 A view of Pompei and the Tomb of Mamia, Pompei

inscribed 'Avanzi dell’antichissima Città di Pestum, con li tre Tempi' verso, watercolour and bodycolour, (2), 27 x 40.5cm; mount 41.5 x 56cm; unframed, The vast view of the ruins of Pompei conform closely to that published by Thomas Major in 1768. Condition Report, Condition Report, Both works are stuck down to the mounts along the top edges. Time staining is evident on both sheets and has resulted in a general darkening of the colours. View of Paestum: Rubbing marks and handling creases are visible along the bottom edge, with further creasing extending into the sky. Light foxing speckles are also visible in the left-hand area of the sky. View of a Villa with Figures: Rubbing marks are visible along the left and right edges. The sheet is rippled and handling creases are more pronounced than on the companion work. Water staining is visible throughout the sky area. Please refer to the additional condition images for further details. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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