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The Venice of Francesco Guardi

Published on , by Claire Papon
Auction on 10 December 2020 - 14:15 (CET) - Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Francesco Guardi is famous for views of the Serenissima that convey the city's singular atmosphere. Here, we see the island of the Giudecca, dominated by the Church of Santa Maria della Presentazione.

Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), Venice, a View towards the Giudecca and the Church... The Venice of Francesco Guardi

Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), Venice, a View towards the Giudecca and the Church of le Zitelle, oil on canvas, 30.5 x 44.5 cm (12 x 17.5 in).
Estimate: €100,000/150,000

Don't even try to remember where you might have seen this painting; it has been in a private collection since July 2, 1915, when it was purchased in London at Christie's. Its provenance is far from being its only asset.…
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[SALE MAINTENANCE ON LIVE AND ONE-STOP SALE] Paintings, furniture and works of art
Thursday 10 December 2020 - 14:15 (CET) - Live
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Fraysse & Associés
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