Sold for $3,750

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Lot Description

In the Manner of Francesco Guardi

San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, circa 1750-1770

oil on canvas

Framed size: 21 1/2" x 26 1/2". Canvas size: 14" x 18".

Ex-collection: William H. Boardman Jr., Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts bequest from his uncle Richard G. Canott in 1991; Christie's, NYC, May 30th, 1991, "Old Master Paintings & Drawings" Sale, Lot 24

Condition Report

On verso: Retains four original Christie's labels and stickers from 1991; record of conservation from Bernard Rabin, Conservator at Painting Conservation Studio Inc., executed in September - October, 1966. It was cleaned and wax-lined; exhibits original hand-written statement - "Given to William H. Boardman Jr. by Richard G. Canott (his uncle) in 1991", signed "William H. Boardman Jr., Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, May 2017", on his official Harvard University letterhead, Senior Consultant, University Capital Giving

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