up for consideration fine old Italian "Veduta" probably of the Grand Canal in
Venice. Looks to be in the style of an Old Masters works of which one can easily
rule out the frame as being replaced...The painting measures 19 inches by 25
inches without the frame. The painting itself is old and crusty and is mounted
on an unusual stretcher that appears to be a simple lap joinery but it has a
dado joint slipped in there also. Likewise there is a curious straight light
that follows along about 1/4 inch above the frame of which may indicate the
painting has be relined. The painting itself has the old world charm about it
and is in the style Caneletto or Battaglioli. It sports a tag on the front
"Antonio Battaglioli" that may have been gleaned from the previous frame. There
is no listing at all for that name... There is some known collaborative efforts
between Francesco Battaglioli and Antonio Visentini of which Battaglioli
replaced Antonio as the professor of perspective at the Venetian Academy in
1778. Perhaps only wishful thinking on my part.
It is possible the piece is from the end of the 18th century or early part of
the 19th century. I've been buying and selling art going on 4 decades and I am
on a good day a novice when it comes to Old Masters works. Please understand
this is the art world sometimes things come to us with provenance sometimes they
have been relined, altered, fragmented, painted in and painted over features
depending on the century and the taste of the restorers over the years.
Furthermore there are countless decorative copies of great masters that have
been made over the centuries. That being said please take a look and if you have
any questions or something to share please message me. Buyer pays shipping if
you don't like it or it isnt what you think please send it back no problem
thanks and please take a look at my other works of art and items of interest.
Best Regards,
John
JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987