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Follower of Gaspard van Wittel, called Vanvitelli
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Follower of Gaspard van Wittel, called Vanvitelli
- Rome, a view of St. Peter's and the Castel Sant'Angelo from across the Tiber, with ferry boats and gondolas on the river and figures on the banks
- oil on canvas
- 42in by 56in
WITH FERRY BOATS AND GONDOLAS ON THE RIVER AND FIGURES ON THE BANKS
Provenance
Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), Crewe Hall, Cheshire, then Crewe House, Curzon Street, London from circa 1901.
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Literature
Photographed in the North Drawing Room, Crewe House, London, circa 1937;
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 161.
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 161.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The condition is good overall, with no extant damages or losses. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals scattered old flecks of retouching throughout the sky. There are signs of a recent restoration.
"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."