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Francesco Guardi — Capriccio of a Lagoon with Figures and a Ruined Arch Beyond
Francesco Guardi

Capriccio of a Lagoon with Figures and a Ruined Arch Beyond

A romantic capriccio landscape combining architectural fantasy with figures and water, featuring a ruined arch and lagoon setting. The work exemplifies Guardi's imaginative approach to vedute with its poetic arrangement of classical elements and atmospheric effects.

Medium
oil on panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Elegance & Wonder: Masterpieces from the Collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III

May 21, 2025

Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000

Lot 36

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Francesco Guardi, Capriccio of a Lagoon with Figures and a Ruined Arch Beyond

A romantic capriccio landscape combining architectural fantasy with figures and water, featuring a ruined arch and lagoon setting. The work exemplifies Guardi's imaginative approach to vedute with its poetic arrangement of classical elements and atmospheric effects.

Medium
oil on panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Venice, Lagoon, Figures, Ruins, Landscape, Capriccio, Italian, Oil On Panel, Architectural Fantasy, Romantic

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