Lot 229
  • 229

Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
  • View of a Town with a Bishop's Tomb (B. 16)
Etching, a good impression of the second (final) state, on paper with a Coat of Arms with Three Stars and a Coat of Arms with AHF in Shield watermarks (B. 25, 26), with wide margins, mount-staining, a central vertical fold, otherwise in good condition; with The Bishop's Tomb; The Waggon passing over a Bridge; The Little Monument (B. 15, 32, 33), etchings, three plates, B. 15 only state, B. 32-33 second (final) state, printed on one sheet, on paper with a Coat of Arms with Three Stars and a Coat of Arms with AHF in Shield watermarks (B. 25, 26), with wide margins, mount-staining, a central vertical fold, all foxed; and Landscape with Tower and Two Ruined Pillars (B. 28), etching, second (final) state, a later impression, on paper with an R watermark, with margins

Provenance

All but B. 28 from ex coll. H. S. Theobald (L. 1375)

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.
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