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56 - Antonio CANAL, known as CANALETTO (Venice 1697–1768)
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Estimate €75,000 - €100,000
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Antonio CANAL, known as CANALETTO (Venice 1697–1768) Ruined arch spanning a canal with a pavilion Pen and brown ink, grey and brown wash 36.5 x 52.5 cm Inscribed ‘Canaletto’ in the lower left-hand corner Traces of restoration, sun-faded, vertical central crease This drawing can be compared with a similar painting featuring minor variations (see: W.E. Constable and J.E. Links, *Canaletto*, Oxford, 1989, 2 volumes, no. 511, pl. 93) The architectural elements of this capriccio were frequently used by Canaletto in other imaginary landscapes (see the work cited above, nos. 823, 824, 825) Experts at Bayser’s office; viewable at the expert’s by appointment
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About the sale TREASURES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY: Mr X’s collection of antique paintings
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Auction time 11/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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