Bidspirit auction | Augusto Corelli (1853 - 1910)

Augusto Corelli (1853 - 1910) Bay of Naples - Augusto Corelli (1853 - 1910) Gouache on paper depicting a cliff view from the Bay of Naples, signed lower right ”Corelli, piece measures 10.5 x 16.5 and 16.5 x 22.5 inches with gold colored sculpted wood frame. Augusto Corelli was born in Italy in 1853. Corelli received his training in Rome at the Accademia di San Luca and in Naples with Achille. From Rome he traveled to Lazio and Abruzzo to find themes and attractive motifs. In 1880 Corelli discovered the small, picturesque village of Anticoli Corrado on a ridge. Corelli was fascinated and delighted both by the place itself and by its residents, and was the first artist to set up a permanent studio there. His preference was for watercolor as a medium in which he excelled and received international awards and recognitions at exhibitions. In 1881 Augusto Corelli joined the ”Società degli Acquerellisti” (Society of Watercolor Painters) and became one of its leading members. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.