- 226
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 Rialto Bridge;Venice, a view of the Riva degli Schiavoni
- a pair, both oil on canvas
Condition
The canvases have been relined. Both paint surfaces are a little abraded with some cracquelure and old discoloured retouchings are visible in both paintings. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings and some more recent strengthenings. Offered in wood and plaster frames with some knocks.
"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
The present works are later, probably nineteenth-century copies, after Canaletto's originals. The former is part of Her Majesty the Queen's Collection, Windsor, while the second can be found in Rome, Albertini Collection, (see A. Corboz, Canaletto, vol. II, Milan 1985, p. 589, cat. no. P 88, and p. 637, cat. no. P 251, both reproduced).