Carlo Grubacs

Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owners in 1972

(i, Riva degli Schiavoni) oil on canvas. The canvas has been relined. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout, as visible in the catalogue illustration, and a stretcher bar mark along the upper edge. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of opaque discoloured varnish and a couple of small spots of retouching in the sky. The work could benefit from some professional cleaning. Overall, the condition is in good and the picture is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame. (ii, Saint Mark's Square in the background) oil on canvas. The canvas has been relined. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of opaque discoloured varnish and a couple of small spots and finely applied lines of retouching in the sky and around the bell tower. The work could benefit from some professional cleaning. Overall, the condition is good and the picture is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
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