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Antique Oil Painting Grand Canal Venice Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

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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, 19th century 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 Saint Mark's 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 Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 50 x Width 40 x Depth 5 - Frame Height 40 x Width 30 - Canvas Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot - Canvas Alfred Pollentine is best known as an accomplished painter of Venetian scenes, although he also did paint some English coastal views. Many of his paintings were done in an impressionistic style. Pollentine exhibited numerous works at several of the top galleries in England from 1861 through 1880, including two of London's most prestigious ones, the British Institution and Society of British Artists. R. J. Pollentine and W. H. Pollentine are also recorded artists and are believed to be his father and brother. Our reference: A3541
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    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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    Circa 1880
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    London, GB
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    Seller: A35411stDibs: LU950636745132
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