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Lot 206
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Giacomo Guardi

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giacomo Guardi
  • Venice, a view of fondamenta sant'andrea;venice, a view of the canal leading to San giovanni decollato from the bridge of san giacomo dell'Orio
  • both signed on the reverse and extensively inscribed: Giacomo de Guardi
  • a pair, both gouache on paper

Condition

More turquoise in tonality than the catalogue illustrations suggest. The paper appears to be in good overall conditon with no apparent rips or tears. The pigments in both appear to have faded slightly in places and there is light staining in the sky of the first as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. There is also, what appears to be a small water stain as well as a single fox mark in the upper right of the first. Overall both remain well preserved and the colours appear fresh. Offered in matching painted black and gold carved wood frames both in good condition save a very minor loss to the lower edge of the first.
"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."