Bidspirit auction | A WATERCOLOR OF THE LOWER

A WATERCOLOR OF THE LOWER HARBOR OF NAPLES, ITALY, SIGNED TO THE LOWER RIGHT, (DE FULRISO?) - Watercolor on paper depicting a lively Neapolitan market scene near the lower harbor with tall sunlit buildings enclosing a crowded square animated by figures at market stalls, laundry strung overhead between façades and boats drawn up along the waterfront, rendered in a fluid impressionistic manner with loose brushwork and a warm Mediterranean palette emphasizing ochres, terracottas and soft blues, signed at the lower right De Fulriso, consistent with early 20th century Italian vedute and genre watercolors produced for the tourist and collector market and capturing everyday life in Naples with immediacy and charm. Housed in an ornate gilt composition frame with molded and foliate decoration of appropriate period. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 7 in., (28.6 x 17.8 cm.) Condition: The watercolor with light toning to the paper and minor surface wear consistent with age, colors remaining clear, the frame with scattered losses and abrasions to the gilt surface and later backing secured with tape.