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Lot 245
  • 245

Giacomo Guardi

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giacomo Guardi
  • Venice, a view of the Piazza di San Marco;Venice, a view of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore
  • the former signed on the reverse: Giacomo Guardi and inscribed: Veduta della Piazza di S. Marco/ all'Ospedaletto in SS. Gio-n e Paolo N.o5245 dimandar
    the latter signed on the reverse: Giacomo Guardi and inscribed: Veduta di S. Giorgio Maggiore che unita alla/ Salute i vede la Giudeca e forma il canal grande/ all'Ospedaletto in SS. Gio-n e Paolo al N.o 5245 diaandar
  • a pair, both gouache on paper, unframed

Condition

The works are sold mounted but unframed. The view of Saint Mark presents small scattered and localised losses which are a little more concentrated lower left, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Otherwise in good condition. The view of San Giorgio Maggiore is in very good condition, as confirmed by inspection under UV light. Both are signed on the reverse.
"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."