13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

British, European & Sporting Art

 
  Lot 1082
 

1082

Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890)
Gondolas on Venetian canal
Signed, oil on canvas, 49cm by 74.5cm

Provenance: MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd, London

MacConnel Mason, London

Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

In fully restored condition fairly stiffly relined, cleaned, and revarnished. A good degree of the sky looks to have been generally strengthened with three more defined patches immediately above the horizon, broadly horizontal in arrangement the largest being approximately 3 by 7 cm. Sporadic retouching to edges, some general strengthening to detailing of the tops of the buildings right-hand side, and rigging and masts of the sailed ships. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish, paint slightly thin in places. Provenance as stated.

 


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Auction: British, European & Sporting Art, 13th Nov, 2021

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