Timeless Elegance & Mid-Century Icons: The Curator's Timed Auction

Timeless Elegance & Mid-Century Icons: The Curator's Timed Auction

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Lot 214 After Giovanni Antonio Canal, called Canaletto (Italian, 1697-1768) 'The Bucintoro Returning to the Molo on Ascension Day'

A large-scale framed picture depicting a bustling maritime scene in Venice. The composition is a reproduction of the famous painting by Canaletto showing the return of the Bucintoro to the Molo on Ascension Day. The scene includes the Bacino di San Marco filled with various historical vessels and gondolas, with architectural landmarks such as the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, and the Piazzetta San Marco visible in the background. The work, which appears to be oil on canvas or a textured print, is presented in a wide, moulded gilt frame. The entire item is currently protected by clear plastic wrapping, and a lot tag with the number 0214 is affixed to the upper right corner of the frame.

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Start price: £6

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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