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Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century
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Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the Grand Canal from Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and signed lower right, 'A Pollentine, circa 1870 in date.

This landscape captures a striking view of the Grand Canal and features a busy canal scene with gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of the St Mark's Campanile next to St Mark's Basilica.

Housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame.

Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams

Provenance:

Frost and Reed, London, No.618/W

Private Collection UK

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 65 cm x Width 96 cm x Depth 5.5 cm - Frame

Height 51 cm x Width 82 cm - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 26 inches x Width 38 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame

Height 20 inches x Width 32 inches - Canvas

Alfred Pollentine

is best known as an accomplished painter of Venetian scenes, although he also did paint some English coastal views. Many of his paintings were done in an impressionistic style.

Pollentine exhibited numerous works at several of the top galleries in England from 1861 through 1880, including two of London's most prestigious ones, the British Institution and Society of British Artists.

R. J. Pollentine and W. H. Pollentine are also recorded artists and are believed to be his father and brother.

Our reference: A5452

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Venetian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242312
Dealers Internal Reference
A5452
Description
This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the Grand Canal from Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and signed lower right, 'A Pollentine, circa 1870 in date.
fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

This landscape captures a striking view of the Grand Canal and features a busy canal scene with gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of the St Mark's Campanile next to St Mark's Basilica.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
fig 2. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

Housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame.

Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams

Provenance:

Frost and Reed, London, No.618/W

Private Collection UK

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
fig 3. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 65 cm x Width 96 cm x Depth 5.5 cm - Frame

Height 51 cm x Width 82 cm - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 26 inches x Width 38 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
fig 4. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

Height 20 inches x Width 32 inches - Canvas

Alfred Pollentine

“
is best known as an accomplished painter of Venetian scenes, although he also did paint some English coastal views.
Regent Antiques

Many of his paintings were done in an impressionistic style.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
fig 5. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

Pollentine exhibited numerous works at several of the top galleries in England from 1861 through 1880, including two of London's most prestigious ones, the British Institution and Society of British Artists.

R. J. Pollentine and W. H. Pollentine are also recorded artists and are believed to be his father and brother.

Our reference: A5452

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Venetian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242312
Dealers Internal Ref
A5452
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame. View II
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Archive IX A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame. View IX
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Venetian canal with gondolas and historical architecture, encased in a thick gilt frame.
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine 19th Century
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Ochre
  • MotifsGilt frame, Venetian canal, Gondolas, Architectural cityscape
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

British painters in the 19th century frequently produced atmospheric views of Venice, documenting landmark architecture such as the Grand Canal, the Campanile, and the Doges Palace using romanticised lighting and detailed brushwork.

Works from this period were typically painted in oil pigments on stretched canvas, set within timber or plaster frames decorated with hand-applied gold leaf.

Authenticity is evaluated through age-appropriate canvas weave, historical stretcher construction, natural varnish oxidisation, craquelure pattern consistency, and traditional gilt frame techniques.

Framed artwork of this style can be hung above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to introduce historical depth and architectural focal points within traditional or contemporary settings.

Keep the artwork away from direct heat sources, humidity, and direct sunlight, dusting the frame lightly with a soft, dry brush and avoiding chemical cleaners.
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