Lot 159

19th Century Landscape View of the Bay of Naples, Italy w/ Mount Vesuvius in the Background Oil on Canvas Painting GILDED FRAMED

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19th Century Landscape View of the Bay of Naples, Italy w/ Mount Vesuvius in the Background Oil on Canvas Painting GILDED FRAMED
19th Century Landscape View of the Bay of Naples, Italy w/ Mount Vesuvius in the Background Oil on Canvas Painting GILDED FRAMED
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19th Century Landscape View of the Bay of Naples, Italy w/ Mount Vesuvius in the Background Oil on Canvas Painting GILDED FRAMED

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

Starting Bid: $100

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by One Source Auctions
August 3, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
177 S. Main St.
Canandaigua, NY, US 14424

Not artist signed (Neapolitan School). A 19th-century oil on canvas landscape painting of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in a gilded frame is a quintessential "Veduta" (panoramic view) from the Grand Tour era. During this period, European aristocrats and intellectuals frequently commissioned or purchased these scenic artworks as luxury souvenirs to commemorate their travels through southern Italy. The Grand Tour: Naples was a mandatory cultural stop. Travelers sought dramatic landscapes combining Mediterranean coastal life with the sublime, smoking presence of Mount Vesuvius. The Posillipo School: Many of these views were heavily influenced by the Scuola di Posillipo, a circle of Neapolitan artists who revolutionized landscape painting by focusing on atmospheric lighting, soft tones, and accurate topography over rigid academic styling. Common Compositional Elements: These artworks typically feature traditional Italian fishing boats (gozzi) in the foreground, coastal architecture or ancient ruins along the shore, and the iconic, dual-peaked silhouette of Vesuvius emitting a soft plume of smoke in the distance. The market value of an anonymous or generic 19th-century oil on canvas landscape of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in a gilded frame generally ranges between $1,200 and $5,000 on the retail collector market. However, if the artwork can be securely attributed to a prominent master of the era, the value can skyrocket well past $15,000 to over $100,000. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 13" x 19" and 16.5" x 22.5" framed
  • Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no in painting

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