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WILLIAM CALLOW, R.W.S. | Rio dei Greci and the Church of San Giorgio dei Greci, Venice
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rio dei Greci and the Church of San Giorgio dei Greci, Venice
- Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil;signed and dated lower right: W.Callow 1854
- 417 by 328 mm.
Provenance
J. Harman;
sale, London, Christie's, 16 March 1895, lot 80, bt. Collard;
sale, London, Christie's, 12 July 1988, lot 210
sale, London, Christie's, 16 March 1895, lot 80, bt. Collard;
sale, London, Christie's, 12 July 1988, lot 210
Exhibited
London, Old Water-Colour Society, 1854, no. 255
Condition
The watercolour pigments have remained fresh and strong in this watercolour. There is a thin line of discolouration at the extreme edges, which is connected with a previous mount. The sheet is not laid down and is in general 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 canal of Rio dei Greci runs from north to south and lies to the east of the Grand Canal, opposite San Gorgio Maggiore. The sixteenth century church of San Giorgio dei Greci was the centre of the Greek community and its belltower - which can be seen in this watercolour - was erected in 1599.