Italian School, circa 1790 View of Casino de Hamilton at Posillipo

inscribed 'CASINO D'AMILTON' A POSILICO' l.c., bodycolour, painted in fan shape, 22.2 x 45.1cm overall (irregular); mount 40.5 x 56cm; unframed, The Casino de Hamilton at Posillipo was one of the several Neapolitan residences of envoy extraordinary to the court of Naples, Sir William Hamilton. Famously, Naples was the meeting place of Sir William's wife, Emma, and Horatio Nelson - an acquaintance that resulted in a passionate and scandalous love affair which continued until Nelson's death at Trafalgar in 1805. Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount along the top edge. Wavy creases are visible across the fan-shaped sheet. Rubbing marks are present along the bottom edges, with a very small tear to the upper central edge and another one to the bottom edge. Tiny white spots are visible where the handling creases are more pronounced. The colours remain stable and vibrant. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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