A few examples of appraisal values for
POMPEI

• Nicolo Vanni (Italian, ca.
  Nicolo Vanni (Italian, ca. 1725-1800) and Francesco Cepparuli (Italian, ca. 1720-1795) "Pompeiian Mural with a Seaside Villa", hand-colored engraving, third quarter 18th century, sight 5-3/4", x 10-1/4". Presented in a matte blue-banded carved giltwood frame in the neoclassical style and glazed.
• ANTONIO NAPPO, PAIR POMPEIAN
  ANTONIO NAPPO, PAIR POMPEIAN GOUACHES Antonio Nappo (Italian, 20th c.), "Pompei-Corsa di Bighe" and "Pompei-Farmacisti", gouache on paper, each signed lower right, matted and framed, approx. 9.25"h x 11.5"w (frames)
• Four Luigi Rossini engravings
  Four Luigi Rossini engravings (Italian, 1790-1857), views of Pompeii: Bivio Di Strade…, Interno Della Basilica Di Giove, Veduta Generale Del Foro Di Pompei, Atrio Coperto Della Casa di Pansa…, 1830-1831, engravings on wove paper, unframed, approximately 20-1/2 x 28-3/4 in. Water stains (primarily on one), modern hand coloring, pencil inscriptions, grime, foxing, toning, creases.
• Y. Gianni (Italian, circa 1900),
  Y. Gianni (Italian, circa 1900), "Vesuvius Mare", a view of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the distance; gouache; 5" x 13"; signed lower right.
• G. Specci (Italian late
  G. Specci (Italian late 19th/early 20th c.) "View of Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples" oil on canvas signed and localized "Roma" lower left 16 in. x 20 1/4 in. in a period carved gessoed and giltwood frame set within a later shadowbox.
• GIOVANNI BATTISTA WATERCOLOR,
  GIOVANNI BATTISTA WATERCOLOR, POMPEIIGiovanni Battista (Italian, 1860 - 1925) watercolor on paper depicting a courtyard with columns in the ancient ruined Italian city of Pompeii. Signed lower left "G. Battista". Matted and housed in a gilt-washed wooden frame. Sight - 13 5/8" H x 19 1/4" W. Framed - 22 7/8" H x 28" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Painting overall very good condition. Some minor abrasions to frame.
• Neopolitan School (19th Century)
  Neopolitan School (19th Century) Bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the Distance. Gouache on artist's board, approx. 20" x 29" oval sight size, matted and framed in a gold metal leaf frame with applied floral ornamentation under glass overall approx. 24-1/2" x 33-1/2". A very popular subject of the 1880's, this panoramic scene depicts the sleeping volcano with a white plume in the distance with the buildings lining the bay in a grand swoop. The foreground is a Neopolitan pastoral scene with figures, giving scale and furnishing grounding to the composition.
• A.G. AMBROSIO: A POMPEIIAN
  A.G. AMBROSIO: A POMPEIIAN FRESCOOil on canvas, indistinctly signed and inscribed 'Napoli' lower right. 13 3/4 x 92 1/2 in., 14 1/2 x 93 in. (frame). Condition A repair at left, backed and inpainted. Some surface soiling and scuffing. Scattered tiny losses. Otherwise in good condition. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• "POMPEI - TEMPIO D'APOLLO", OIL
  "POMPEI - TEMPIO D'APOLLO", OIL ON RELINED CANVAS, NIGHTTIME SCENE OF CLASSICAL COLUMNS RECEDING INTO DISTANCE, A FEW SCULPTURES AMO.."Pompei - Tempio d'Apollo", oil on relined canvas, nighttime scene of classical columns receding into distance, a few sculptures among columns, moon creates glow against clouds in background, signed "M. Monenli" (?) and dated 1906 lower right, titled lower left, wear consistent with age, including repair to large tear at center, relining, ss: 11 1/2" h. x 7 1/2" w.
• TWO WATERCOLORS: GIOVANNI GALLO
  TWO WATERCOLORS: GIOVANNI GALLO (Italy born 1915) titled ''Pompei un Forno Con I Mulini'' (Pompei Oven with Mills) Image measures 4.25'' x 9'' signed ''Gallo Giovanni'' lower right. Plus a watercolor portrait inscribed ''After Reid-Srebnik 1989 '' image measures 9'' x 8.5''. Both watercolors are nicely matted and set in wood frames.
• Italian School late 19th c.
  Italian School late 19th c. Attributed to Nicolino Vicompte Calyo (1799-1884) "Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius April 26 1872" gouache on paper unsigned inscribed "Eruz[ione]. del 26 Aprile 1872" bottom center sight 8 1/8 in. x 10 3/4 in. matted and framed.
• P. SCOGNAMIGLIO, PAIR GRAND TOUR
  P. SCOGNAMIGLIO, PAIR GRAND TOUR WATERCOLORS P. Scognamiglio (Italian, 20th c.), incl. "Pompei. Amorini Fiorai" and "Pompei. Baccanale", each 4.5"h x 11.75"w (sight), 10.25"h x 18"w (frame)
• Gianni gouache, temple ruins at
  Gianni gouache, temple ruins at Paestum (temple of Hera/Poseidon), signed lower left "Y. Gianni", early 20th century, gouache on paper, 5 x 12-7/8 in.; original carved and gilt wood Florentine frame. Minor foxing upper right; frame with abrasions and minor repairs.
• (MEDITERRANEAN) BRILLIANT RICHARD
  (MEDITERRANEAN) BRILLIANT RICHARD Pompeii: The Treasure of Rediscovery. Kent Ohio: Volair Limited 1979. Folio full tan morocco spine lettered in gilt a.e.g. silk slipcase. Number 1 110 of 2 950 copies signed by the author and with original print initialled by the illustrator Arthur Secunda. Some fraying to slipcase.
• 2) RAGO GIOVANNI CASA DEI VETTII
  2) RAGO GIOVANNI CASA DEI VETTII POMPEII PAINTINGS(lot of 2) Framed watercolor and gouache paintings on paper, Pompei Casa dei Vettii Amorini Corza, signed lower right Rago Giovanni (Italian, 19th/ 20th c.), sight: approx 5.75"h, 12.75"w, overall: 7"h, 14"w; 1.75lbs total
• Francesco Piranesi (Italian
  Francesco Piranesi (Italian 1756-1810) twenty-five engravings including "View of Villa Medici"; "Demonstraton en grand des Gonds"; "La Grotta de Posilipo"; "Plan of Circus Caracalla"; "Fuoco artificiale detto la Girandola"; "Veduta del Pemio d'Iside... Citta de Pompei"; "Prospetto interiore del Tempio Vaticano"; "Casque et Jamieres en bronze pour les gladiateurs"; "Vue de del la Ville de Pompeia"; "Aspect du Tempe d'Isis"; "Pianta del Piano Duperiore della... de Cesari"; "Pianta del piano inferior... palazzo de Cesari"; "Bassirilievi cavati dalla Colonna Trajana"; 12 plates from the series Three Temples; and others sheet sizes from 18 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in. to 29 3/4 in. x 38 1/2 in.
• Neapolitan school (19th century)
  Neapolitan school (19th century) VIEW OF VESUVIUS ERUPTION oil on board framed unsigned H6'' W8 1/2'' Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. ''Skeeter'' McNairy Savannah Georgia. Very good original condition. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• PAIR OF RUINS OF POMPEII MODELS,
  PAIR OF RUINS OF POMPEII MODELS, EX-MUSEUM Acquired 1930, includes Temple of Jupiter and Bake Shop, with painted and sculpted details, each in wood storage case, 13"h x 15.5"w x 22.75"d and 12"h x 21.5"w x 26.75"d (case sizes)
• GREPPI Antonio (Italian 19th
  GREPPI Antonio (Italian 19th Century): Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples A Neapolitan Scene Gouache 11 3/4'' x 17'' sight size signed frame has wear 18 1/2'' x 23 1/2''.
• Pair fine Italian gouaches: two
  Pair fine Italian gouaches: two views of the Bay of Naples, one with busy port and Vesuvius smoking in the distance, another looking the other direction toward a large formal garden, both gouache on paper, Neopolitan School, 19th century, both 18-5/8 x 27 in.; fine matching Biedermeier neoclassical style fruitwood veneer and black-painted wood frames. Abrasions, one with Vesuvius with repair to 3 in. tear at bottom (paper tape verso); frames with abrasions.
• ACHILLE VERTUNNI, (ITALIAN,
  ACHILLE VERTUNNI, (ITALIAN, 1826-1897), PAESTUM, OIL ON CANVAS, 39 X 77 IN., FRAME: 55 X 94 IN.ACHILLE VERTUNNI, (Italian, 1826-1897) Paestum, oil on canvas signed A. Vertunni Roma, l.l. 39 x 77 in., frame: 55 x 94 in. Provenance: A New England Institution. Other Notes: Achille Vertunni, a Neapolitan painter who moved to Rome in 1853, is best known for his romantic landscape depictions of ancient ruins. This was a popular genre at the time, due in large part to the Grand Tour enthusiasm for the subject matter. In this work, Vertunni depicts the ruins of the important ancient Greek town of Paestum, on the Tyrrhenian sea in present day Southern Italy. The three well-preserved Doric temples seen in the painting date to 550-450 BC. Two are dedicated to Hera (Juno) and one to Athena (Minerva). Condition: Condition: "As-is" - areas of flaking paint, particularly along lower left edge; scattered restoration throughout.
• Large Franco-Italian
  Large Franco-Italian Oil-on-Canvas Pompeian Panel of Bacchic Putti, depicted frolicking around a wine cistern in the Antique style, first quarter 20th century, h. 29-3/4", w. 64". Presented in a period ebonized wooden frame in the Arts and Crafts style.
• A GRAND TOUR BRONZE STATUE OF A
  A GRAND TOUR BRONZE STATUE OF A NEAPOLITAN FISHERMAN OF POMPEII Late 19th century, patinated cast bronze, attributed to Sabatino De Angelis & Fils (Italy, 1840-1915), after the antique found at Pompeii in the Casa della Fontana Piccolo (House of the Little Fountain) first excavated in 1823 and is now in the Archeological Museum in Naples, the fisherman depicted holding a pail and seated on a shell and coral form plinth with integral Bacchus mask fountain, unsigned.
• Neapolitan School, late 19th
  Neapolitan School, late 19th Century/Vesuvius Erupting/gouache, 15cm x 24cm/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
• View of Naples Bay with Vesuvius
  View of Naples Bay with Vesuvius Smoking in the Distance 8.5'' H x 15.5'' W
• A Pair of Italian Gouache Harbor
  A Pair of Italian Gouache Harbor Scenes each depicting a view of the erupting Mount Vesuvius over the harbor one in day light the other at night each set in a bird's-eye maple frame. gouache Height 14 x width 23 inches.
• Neopolitan School gouache,
  Neopolitan School gouache, inscribed verso "Eruzione di g Tebbraio 1850", the eruption of Vesuvius, February 8, 1850", unsigned, gouache on paper, Italian, 19th century, 12-1/4 x 17-3/8 in.; wood veneer frame. Abrasions, tears at left with tape verso, some dampstaining center, foxing and toning verso, remnant of tape at all four corners, creases; frame with abrasions. A Richmond, Virginia Private Collection
• Attributed to Giuseppe Corelli
  Attributed to Giuseppe Corelli (1858-1921)/Vesuvius, Naples/Isle of Capri, Naples/a pair/signed Corelli/gouache on paper, 34cm x 20.5cm
• ITALIAN SCHOOL: CAPRICCIO OF
  ITALIAN SCHOOL: CAPRICCIO OF POMPEIIoil on canvas, relined appears unsigned Condition: in-painting and multiple restorations 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches Condition:
• SIX FRENCH ARCHITECTURAL ENGRAVINGS
  SIX FRENCH ARCHITECTURAL ENGRAVINGS OF POMPEIISix Antique French Architectural Engravings of Pompeii, after Guiseppe Chiantarelli (Italian, 18th c.), sights 11 in. x 13 in. to 16 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in., framed. (6 pcs.)
• Porcelain tazza and goblet: both
  Porcelain tazza and goblet: both with transfer bacchanalian figures, black and gold border decoration, tazza with three tapered columns, marked on base "Pompeii", 6 in.; goblet, 9 in.
• M. Gianni (Italian 20th century)
  M. Gianni (Italian 20th century) Old Street In Naples and Naples Vesuvius from Marinella mixed media signed (lower right) 18 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches.
• GIUSEPPE CARELLI (ITALIAN
  GIUSEPPE CARELLI (ITALIAN 1858-1921)GIUSEPPE CARELLI (ITALIAN 1858-1921) A View of Vesuvius, Naples , oil on panel 54 x 44 cm (21 1/4 x 17 3/8 in.) signed and inscribed Mercellina lower right PROVENANCE Old label from Robert Scott and Son. The Queen Victoria Print and Picture Galleries, Dundee on verso
• METAL SCULPTURE OF THE POMPEIAN
  METAL SCULPTURE OF THE POMPEIAN SILENUSMetal Sculpture of the Pompeian Silenus , after the antique found in Pompeii now conserved in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, h. 22 in., w. 10 in., d. 10 in Condition: Overall good condition
• ALESSANDRO LA VOLPE (1819-1887,
  ALESSANDRO LA VOLPE (1819-1887, ITALY) OIL ONCANVAS DEPICTING A VIEW OF THE PALAZZO D’AMNA ON THE BAY OF NAPLES WITH MT VESUVIUS IN THE DISTANCE. IN A PERIOD REPAINTED GOLD FRAME. SIGNED LOWER LEFT, DATED 1883. SIGHT SIZE 20” X 40 1/2”, OVERALL 31” X 52”. SHOWS SEVERAL OLD REPAIRS ON BACK.
• Joseph Coomans chromolithograph, "A
  Joseph Coomans chromolithograph, "A Family Scene in Pompeii", after Joseph Coomans, published by L. Prang and Co., Boston, 1869, 19-1/4 x 15-1/8 in.; probably original 19th century gilt wood cove molding frame with gilt metal corner embellishments. Board slightly warped, slight chipping and curling top edge, light grime, possibly laid down; frame with retouch, losses to gilt surface. Estate of Leon T. Norman, Jr., Hope Good, Georgia.