Lot 359: After Francesco Guardi (Italian 1712-1793)
After Francesco Guardi (Italian 1712-1793)
“The Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal, Venice”
depicting a lively Venetian canal scene centered on the Rialto Bridge, with gondolas and sailing vessels animated upon the shimmering waters of the Grand Canal beneath a brilliant sky; the work captures the grandeur and light of Guardi’s celebrated vedute, rendered with rich tonal contrasts and atmospheric perspective
Oil on canvas
29″ x 36″
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Eleanor Lambert; Sotheby’s Sale 1416, October 5, 2004, Lot 19.
Canvas relined and restretched. inpainting , in water, building and corners. Surface grime. craquelure.
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Estimate: $3000- $5000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
