Lot 358: Two Oval Framed 19th Century Watercolors

Two Oval Framed 19th Century Watercolors to include
Vittorio Tessari (Italian, 1860–1937)
“Portrait of a Venetian Woman”
Pastel and watercolor on paperboard
Faintly signed lower right “Vittorio Tessari Venezia,” housed in the original oval gilt frame
13 1/2″ x 11″ frame
Continental School, Late 19th Century
Courtship in a Winter Landscape
Watercolor and gouache on paper depicting a gentleman fastening a lady’s ice skate in a wooded winter setting
12″ x 9″ frame
Provenance: Bedford Art Galleries, New York

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Estimate: $100- $200

Auction Date: September 12, 2026