Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Knife And Razor Sharpener

Description

A finely executed Italian watercolour costume illustration from the mid 19th Century, showing a street vendor, specializing in blade sharpening, carrying his equipment over his shoulder. The artist has inscribed in Italian (roughly translating to "Sharpener of knives and razors"). The painting is unsigned and attractively presented in a contemporary simple oak frame with white card mount. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The painting has slipped slightly in the mount at the lower right.

Size

21 x 13cm (8.3" x 5.1")

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