A watercolor enclosed by decorative watercolor border, body color, and gold border. John Ruskin championed Goodwin & took him on a tour of Europe, including Tuscany 1872-1880, likely the genesis of this work.

Late 19th century watercolor by F.J. Aldridge “The Double Locks, Exeter Canal”. Frederick James Aldridge, 1850-1938. Signed lower right “F.J. Aldridge”.

Signed mid-20th century W. Russell Flint watercolor print featuring languid women by a stone pool.

Circa 1900 Watercolor by E. van Goethem titled “London Street in the Mist”. Traces of period gallery label preserved on back of frame.

Mid-late 19th century Watercolor by H.B. Brabazon “Flowers in a Vase”. This is a rare & important still life by Brabazon, displaying his ethereal technique to greater advantage than the customary travel scenes from his fascinating life.

A 1562 map of Toscana Nuova Tavola by Girolamo Ruscelli. Tuscany is the heart of Italy & birthplace of the Italian language.

Circa 1870s painting “S. Georgio Maggiore & the Dogano” by Jane Vivian in gilt frame. Title inscribed on canvas en verso.

Brought back by the current owner’s great aunt on a visit after the discovery in 1922 of King Tut’s tomb.

1597 Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Germany. From “Civitas Orbis Terrarum”, part 2, published in Cologne by Bertram Buchholz.

Late 18th century print “Temple Herastyle Périptère de Pestum”, French.