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Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
- Mestre (B. 3)
- 299 by 428mm; 11 3/4 by 16 7/8 in
Etching, a fine impression of the first state (of two), on paper with a Three Crescents watermark, with narrow margins, a rubbed vertical area in the clouds at centre, another horizontal through the roof of the house in the background at left, glued down at three corners with associated tears and cockling
Condition
The upper left corner is detatched from the image and glued to the mount. The cockeling described is only present on the lower left corner. Pale fox marks (mainly along upper edge of sheet).
"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."