Follower of Francesco Guardi, Venice, a view of the Palazzo Ducale and the Molo from the bacino di San Marco, looking west-north. Photo Sotheby's

oil on canvas; 67 by 109 cm.; 26 3/8 by 42 7/8 in. Estimation 15,000-20,000 GBP. Lot vendu: 42,050 GBP

Note: The composition is based on Guardi's original (58 by 76.5 cm.) in the National Gallery, London (see A. Morassi, Guardi, I dipinti, Venice 1993, vol. I, p. 387, cat. no. 408, reproduced vol. II, fig. 429).

Sotheby's. Old Master & British Paintings Day Sale. Londres | 05 juil. 2012 www.sothebys.com