Lot 55
  • 55

Fausto Zonaro

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fausto Zonaro
  • Constantinople from the Bosphorus
  • signed F. Zonaro lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 39 by 61cm., 15½ by 24in.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner in the 1970s

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. Ultra-violet light reveals small scattered spots of retouching, notably in the sky. Some areas of fluorescence are also visible in the sea. These appear to be associated with traces of old discoloured varnish to the left of the boat, also visible to the naked eye. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a simple gilt 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.
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Catalogue Note

Born in Venice, Zonaro moved to Constantinople at the age of thirty-eight becoming the court painter to Sultan Abdülhamid II. Painted from the southern side of the Bosphorus, the present view depicts a classic view of the Golden Horn with the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and the Hagia Sophia clearly visible in the background.