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 beautiful 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 glazed gilt gallery frame. Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 50 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 405 cm - Frame Height 29 cm x Width 24 cm - Canvas This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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