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Follower of Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto
- Venice, A view of the Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire
Condition
This painting has a modern, stiff relining that has slightly flattened the paint surface. The paint surface is, however, secure under a discoloured varnish.
No major damages are present with only some scattered re-touchings.
Offered in a guilt-wood frame in good condition.
"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 Accademia Carrara (see W.G. Constable and J.G. Links, Canaletto, Oxford 1976, vol. I plate 45, vol. II p. 289, no. 212).