Lot 227
  • 227

Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
  • Le Porte del Dolo (B. 6)
  • 298 by 429mm; 11 3/4 by 16 7/8 in
Etching, a very good impression of the second state (of three), on paper with countermark FC, with narrow margins, thread margin below, a small stain and rubbed area (associated with printer's crease) on the dress of the Lady in the foreground, tip of upper left corner made up with touches of pencil, a very soft vertical fold at centre, glued along upper margins

Provenance

Ex coll. Dr E. Peart (L. 892), recto

Condition

As catalogued.
"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."