In the 19th century, wealthy young people would spend their honeymoons traveling through Old Europe. Italy was a destination full of classic art and romance. It portrays one of these couples, dressed in the fashion of their time, enjoying a ride in a Venetian gondola. Locating him firmly in Venice, Italy, the gondolier appears in the traditional striped shirt and straw hat. A piece so complex, with several characters, details in the scene, engravings and porcelain flowers, it makes for one of the best gifts for a wedding. 17 3/4" in height.
