The Dorotheum Autumn Classical Auction Week, 4-11 November 2021, includes the sale of old master paintings and one of the dominant themes of the week will be the art of Venice, with works by some of the great masters represented.
The auction of November 10, 2021 includes his depiction of ancient mythology's most celebrated romantic couple, accompanied by their winged companion, Cupid. Venus and Mars and Cupid (estimate: €300.000 – 500.000). The sale of Old Master Paintings also includes a view of Venice by the great eighteenth-century Venetian artist, Francesco Guardi (1712 - 1793). The artist is celebrated for his Venetian views or views, executed in an impulsive, almost impressionist style, with a particular sensitivity for light and colour. His suggestive view of San Giorgio Maggiore with the Punta della Dogana is included in his sale (estimate: €400.000 – 600.000).
The 9th Century Paintings Sale on November 2021, 1693 also includes an outstanding Venice painting. The impressive departure of Doge Francesco Morosini for the battle against the Turks in the Peloponnese in XNUMX by Luigi Querena (1824 – 1890) which impressively depicts the festive atmosphere for the departure of the fleet. Francesco Morosino was the 108th Doge of Venice, reigning at the height of the Great Turkish War.
The Doge was notoriously fond of his cat, even taking it with him into battle. After the cat's death, Morosini had it embalmed and taken to the Correr Museum, where it can still be seen today. The large format of the painting, measuring 132 x 190 cm, allows a detailed view of the San Marco Basin, crowded with boats and gondolas and framed by carefully depicted surrounding buildings, including the Riva degli Schiavoni, the Doge's Palace, the Marciana Library and Santa Maria della Salute (estimate: € 200.000 – 300.000).
Cover Artwork: Francesco Guardi (1712 – 1793) San Giorgio Maggiore, oil on panel, 21 x 33 cm, estimate € 400,000 – 600,000, Old Master Paintings, Auction 10 November 2021
