Circle of Achille Buzzi

A charming antique watercolour titled “The Sailor”, offered as Circle of Achille Buzzi (19th Century School).

This appealing figurative study depicts a standing sailor or seafaring gentleman in traditional dress, shown in profile with confident posture and characterful facial features. The figure wears a head covering, layered jacket and tunic, with the composition rendered in warm muted tones against a minimal background.

The work is unsigned and has a strong decorative quality, making it an excellent piece for collectors of antique works on paper, 19th century portrait studies, costume subjects or maritime-inspired interiors.

Presented in a glazed frame with mount, ready for display.

Measurements

* Overall size: 36 x 28 cm

* Overall size in inches: 14.2 x 11.0 inches

* Actual artwork size: 22 x 13 cm

* Actual artwork size in inches: 8.7 x 5.1 inches

Condition

Pre-owned antique condition.

An attractive antique work with age-related wear throughout. The watercolour appears unsigned and is presented behind glass in a frame with mount. There is visible foxing, spotting, dirt and discolouration to the mount, along with some age toning. The frame has scuffs, wear and losses to the finish. The reverse shows an old paper backing with age wear. The work has not been examined out of the frame.

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