Alfred Pollentine, Venice, 1800s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the The Grand Canal in Venice by the … Read more This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the The Grand Canal in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and signed lower right, 'A Pollentine, circa 1870 in date. This landscape captures a striking view of the Grand Canal, it features a busy canal scene with gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of the Campanile San Marco complete the painting. Housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame. Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams. Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 39.5 cm x Width 34.5 cm x Depth 5 cm - Frame Height 29.5 cm x Width 24.5 cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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