16th Nov, 2012 9:00 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Art Sale
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Circle of Felix Ziem (1821-1911) French "Venice " Bears a signature, inscribed, oil on canvas,...
"Venice"
Bears a signature, inscribed, oil on canvas, 89.5cm by 131cm
Despite training to be an architect Ziem decided on his future as an artist following a visit to Italy in 1841 when he was captured by the beauty of Venice. He was known principally for his views of Venice, where he returned annually until 1892, but also painted in Constantinople, North Africa, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa as well as visiting London in 1849 and 1852. Though his early work was strongly influenced by the Barbizon school, he developed an individual style, a misty treatment with a riot of rich colour. His seascapes won him several medals and a large following of collectors.
Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000
Re-lined, cleaned restored and varnished many years ago, the impasto has been rather flattened in the relining process and there is bitumen and crazing (crackelure) in places, clearly on the fishing boat's sail and in parts of the buildings in the distance and in the sea. There is a great deal of dirt and discoloured varnish is across the whole. Contained within its original 19th century gilt plaster and wooden frame, one or two pieces of plaster are missing from the outer frame and the gilding has been rubbed in places (170912)
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