Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712-1793), An architectural capriccio with a man collecting branches and figures by ruins

Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712-1793)
An architectural capriccio with a man collecting branches and figures by ruins
oil on panel
7 x 4 5/8 in. (17.7 x 11.5 cm.)

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Provenance
Arthur Kay, H.R.S.A., F.S.A., 11 Regent Terrace; his sale, Christie's, London, 11-12 May 1911, lot 248 (£16 16s to Schroeder).
T. Harris, 1932.

Pre-Lot Text
Property of a Lady