Rue Spinola - Bastia
Original colored woodcut or etching with hand-coloring on paper • Guido Colucci (1877–1949)
Style & Movement
Art Nouveau/Secessionist influence with elements of early 20th-century Regionalism
Medium & Technique
Etching or woodcut with hand-applied watercolor or gouache; features fine-line hatching and a complex decorative border
Creation Period
Circa 1920-1930
Dimensions & Format
Small cabinet size, approximately 20x15 cm (image), vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A narrow street scene in Bastia, Corsica, featuring historic architecture, stone stairways, and figures. The composition is framed by an intricate interlace border with stylized grape or floral motifs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Fair; visible age-toning and mild foxing to the paper margins
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $700
Auction Estimate
$300 - $500
Provenance History
Signed 'Guido Colucci' in pencil lower right; titled in pencil lower left. Likely part of a series documenting Mediterranean urban life
Art Historical Significance
Colucci was a noted Italian etcher and painter active in Florence and Paris; this work represents his interest in ethnographic architectural studies and decorative printmaking
Notable Features
Includes a distinct printed signature 'G. COLUCCI' within the border and a separate hand-signed pencil signature on the margin
Condition Issues
Yellowing/browning of the paper support due to acid migration from a non-archival mat; faint foxing spots in the upper left background
Conservation Recommendations
Remounting with acid-free archival matting and UV-protective glass; professional deacidification could stabilize the paper