Venetian School, 18th Century

The Piazza San Marco, Venice, looking West towards San Geminiano oil on canvas 25.5 x 39.5cm Footnote: Provenance: Christie's, London, 28th January 1966, Old Master Paintings, lot 29, as 'Richter' Condition report: Christie's stencil 359PD. A possible attribution to a Follower of Johan Anton Richter (Stockholm 1665 - Venice 1745) might be considered. OIl on canvas which has been lined. The canvas texture of the work has become more pronounced due to the lining. The paint layer has a network of age cracks which are stable. There are localised areas of retouching across the surface. The varnish is clear, even and semi matte. The ornate, pierced frame is in a good condition.