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After Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
- Venice, a view of the Bacino di San Marco Grand Canal with the Palazzo Ducale
- oil on canvas, unlined, in an elaborate carved and gilt wood frame
Condition
The canvas is unlined.. There are several pateches on the reverse, some wear there has been restoration, others to avoid potential damage/losses. The paint surface has flaked off in some areas and is under a discoloured varnish. There is a U-shaped tear upper right and another tear of about 3cm in the canal. Inspection under UV light reveals further retouchings. Offered in an elaborate gilt wood frame in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A 19th century copy after Canaletto's original in the collection of the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey (see Giuseppe Berto, Canaletto, Milan, 1968, p. 98, cat. no. 87).