(French, 1821-1911)Grand Canal, Venice, 1864, signed lower right "Ziem 1864", oil on canvas, 23 x 36-7/8 in.; gilt wood and composition cove molding frame with anthemion corner decoration, 29-1/8 x 43-1/8 in.Note: The Association F‚lix Ziem, represented by Mr. Mathias Ary Jan, David Pluskwa and G‚rard Fabre, has confirmed the authenticity of this work. The lot is accompanied by the certificate.ÿ; Provenance: Boussod Valadon et Cie, Paris: Collection of Emile Chouanard, Paris; M. Knoedler & Co., New York 1915; Collection of Francis Ralston Welsh, sold by Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., May 25-27, 1938; The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
Condition
original stretcher, crackle, retouch in sky; frame with abrasions