( SOLD ) ALFRED POLLENTINE VENICE OIL PAINTING 48 X 68 INS VIEW OF THE GRAND CANAL IN STUNNING DECORATIVE FRAME

Description

PAYMENT BY INSTALMENTS OVER 4 MONTH TERM.
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ALFRED POLLENTINE (1836-1890)
The artist is best known for his beautifully depicted Venetian scenes,Alfred being the best known of a family of artists which included R.J.Pollentine (fl. 1852-62) a painter of landscapes and animals, and W.H.Pollentine (fl. 1847 - 50) who painted coastal and shipping scenes.
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Most renowned for his substantial body of work depicting scenes of Venice, Alfred Pollentine occasionally painted views of familiar English coastal landmarks (Whitby, Scarborough, St. Michaels Mount, Tynemouth etc); and much more rarely, continental ports.
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Obviously interested by the relationship of town and water, Alfred Pollentine's is a fluid smooth style, in which fine use of line is combined with a distinctive and Italianate use of pastel colouring.
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Although he exhibited at the major London galleries during the period 1861 - 1880, showing 2 works at the British Institution and 23 at the Royal Society of British Artists, Pollentine had a robust market for his work and he rarely needed to exhibit during latter part of his long career as an artist.
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This huge example within a stunningly decorative period frame is one of the best works around in todays sought after market for his works,which paintings a fraction of the size still selling for thousands at the best auctions in London.
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This substantial work was obviously for a very wealthy client,who has spared no expense in the shear scale of the commission,being one on its own for size,and making this example a are and collectible painting.
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CONDITION
This fine example has been professionally cleaned throughout and restored visually to near perfect.
The canvas has had a professional re-line to a high standard and is well strengthened as a result of work.
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FRAME
This is one of the most spectacularly decorative swept gilt frames seen for a long while and absolutely makes the painting a million dollars in looks.Very original hand made plaster moulded design with the odd but unnoticeable old repair.
A frame of this huge size and quality could cost as much as £3500-£4000 today fully restored.
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SIGNATURE
The painting has been clearly signed in the lower right botton corner "Pollentine"
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MEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 48 Inches ( 4ft)
Width 68 Inches ( 5ft/8 Inches)
Depth 6 Inches
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HOURS 10AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT
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DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
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PAYMENT BY 4 INSTALMANTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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OUR REF 0615 * A SIGNIFICANT WORK OF ART
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Internal Ref: 0615

Dimensions

Height = 121.9202 cm (48")
Width = 172.7203 cm (68")
Depth = 15.24 cm (6")