Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Manner of Michele Giovanni Marieschi (Italian, 1696-1743)
Canale Grande, Venezia
Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 19 7/8 x 32 3/4 in. (50.3 x 83.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure.
N.B. This fanciful view of Venice portrays the spirit of the city rather than a specific location along the Grand Canal.
Estimate $800-1,200
The painting is probably 19th century.