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Felix Ziem French, 1821-1911 Palais des Doges, vu du Canal della Grazia French, 1821-1911 Palais des Doges, vu du Canal della Grazia Signed Ziem (ll) Oil on canvas 27 1/8 x 42 1/8 inches (69 x 107 cm) Provenance: Sale, The A.T. Stewart Collection, American Art Association, New York, March 23, 1887, no. 122 Acquired from the above by James Owen Sheldon Thence by descent through the Sheldon-Morrill family until 1999 Private collection, New Jersey, acquired from the above in 1999 Literature: Sale catalogue, American Art Association, New York, Collection of A.T. Stewart, New York, March 23, 1887, no. 122 as Quai dei Schiavoni, illus. between pp. 84 and 85 Anne Burdin-Hellebranth, Felix Ziem 1821-1911, vol. 1, no. 329, p. 134, illus. The present lot has been authenticated by the Association Felix Ziem, represented by M. Mathias Ary Jan and M. David Pluskwa. It will be included in their catalogue raisonne.
Lined. Frame rubbing. Scattered inpaint within a 2 inch band across the upper edge, possibly due to abrasion from an earlier framing. Area of inpaint, 2 x 1 1/2 inches, located approximately 1 inch above the distant tower at right center; possibly a repaired tear. 2 inch horizontal repaired tear in the sky, located approximately 4 inches above sail boats at center right. A few other scattered areas of inpaint in the sky, including some small areas between the campanile and the palace at center left. Strengthening in the palace at far left along the right edge, along the roof line and in the windows. Some strengthening in the mast and sail of the boat between the campanile and the palace. Scattered areas of abrasion.