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Girolamo Gianni
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Girolamo Gianni
- panoramic view of Constantinople, view from beyazit
- signed and dated G Gianni 1868 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 73 by 206cm., 28¾ by 81in.
Provenance
Purchased by the family of the present owner circa 1960
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is a vertical canvas join running through the height of the composition in the centre, visible to the naked eye. Elsewhere there are scattered spots of retouching (visible under ultraviolet light), notably to a repaired 6 by 4cm puncture to the right of the Süleymaniye Mosque. The painting is clean and ready to hang. Held in a simple gold painted wood and plaster frame.
"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
This impressive view from the heights of Beyazit (today occupied by Istanbul Universtiy) takes in most of Constantinople's most famous landmarks. From left to right can be seen the Süleymaniye Mosque, the Galata Tower, the New Mosque at the near end of the Galata Bridge, Topkapi, and the Haghia Sophia.