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19th Century Italian Watercolor Portraits by Ernesto Levorati Surface from Auction

market-auction · 2026-03-15

Two watercolor portraits by 19th century Italian artist Ernesto Levorati have been documented following their appearance at auction. The works, titled 'Two Framed Watercolor Portraits of Children,' were sold through Bonham's in 2024 and are currently held in a private collection. Each piece measures 12 by 8 inches (30 by 20 cm). The portraits feature a delicate application of paint, possibly using a dry brush technique, resulting in a soft textural quality that complements the subjects' expressions. The auction price for the pair was reported to be in the low hundreds of dollars.

Key facts

  • Two watercolor portraits by 19th century Italian artist Ernesto Levorati were sold at auction in 2024.
  • The works are titled 'Two Framed Watercolor Portraits of Children' and measure 12 x 8 inches (30 x 20 cm).
  • The portraits are currently in a private collection and were sold through Bonham's auction house.
  • The auction price for the pair was reported to be a few hundred dollars.

Entities

Artists

  • Ernesto Levorati

Institutions

  • Bonham's

Locations

  • Italy

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