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Follower of Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
- Venice, a view of the grand canal looking north-east from the palazzo balbi towards the Rialto Bridge
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Purchased by the current owner as by Thomas Patch.
Condition
The canvas has a good and effective relining, and the paint surface appears to be in good clean condition, as confirmed by inspection under UV light. Offered in a modern frame with some minor scuffs.
"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 composition is based on Canaletto's original in the Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston-Upon-Hull (see W.G. Constable and J.G. Links, Canaletto, Oxford 1989, vol. I, plate. 45, vol. II, p. 290, no. 214).