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WATERCOLOR GUSTAVO SIMONI FRENCH PARIS 18TH CENT.

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
WATERCOLOR GUSTAVO SIMONI FRENCH PARIS 18TH CENT.
WATERCOLOR: Gustavo Simoni (1846-1926), Italy. Watercolor painting titled ''Morning Salutation'' depicting a greeting between 18th century French nobility. Signed ''G. Simoni, SCTN, Paris, 1881'' lower left. PROVENANCE: Originally property of the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art from the estate of Colonel James Elverson, Jr. Bought by present consignors grandparents from the Metropolitan on January 30, 1930 at the American Art Association Auction (catalogue #14, pg. 8). Note condition to include overall foxing and slight rubbing upper left. Placed in a period gilt frame with artist & title plaque lower center, frame as seen. More info. at the front desk. 14.75'' x 21''/ 19'' x 25.25'' framed.