New Pamono Alfred Pollentine, Grand Canal Venice, 19th Century, Antique Oil Paintings, Framed Set of 2

This is a beautiful antique pair of oil on canvas paintings, one showing the view of the Grand Canal in Venice and the other the view of The Dogana, by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890). Each is signed to canvas lower right, “A Pollentine” and further signed and inscribed “The Dogana” & “The Grand Canal” verso. This beautiful pair of paintings capture striking views of the Grand Canal and both feature busy streets and canal scenes with sailing boats and gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of Saint Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace, Santa Maria della Salute and the spiralling tower of the San Marco Campanile complete this wonderful pair. Each housed in it’s original and beautiful gilt and glazed 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 63 cm x Width 81 cm x Depth 7 cm – Frame Height 45 cm x Width 63 cm – Painting