Lot 979: Gaetano Capone W/C Painting, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Gaetano Capone (Italy/New York, 1845-1920) watercolor on paper painting depicting a pergola with greenery situated on the terrace of a cliff side villa, blue waters and an Italian city on the Amalfi Coast, likely Maiori, below a cloudy blue sky, middle and background. Signed "G. Capone/Maiori" lower left. Handwritten artist information with additional ink inscription, en verso. Housed under glass in a molded white painted frame with gilt accents, double off white linen liners, and a molded giltwood rabbet edge. Sight – 6" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 20 5/8" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with slight waviness to paper, foxing spots, few distortions, largest 1/2", in sky and water (possibly in the making).