Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Roberts visited Italy twice, in 1851 and 1853-4, but, although some Venetian drawings are dated 1853 and 1854, he only seems to have stayed there in 1851, when he was there for five weeks from September. His hotel was opposite the Punta della Dogana at the mouth of the Grand Canal, close to where the present view is taken from. He made drawings of Santa Maria della Salute from other viewpoints while in a gondola. A number of critics compared Roberts's depictions of Venice with those of Turner. The Chromolithograph for 12 September 1868, after speaking of Turner's 'rapturous and visionary' approval, went on, 'We left Venice under the persuasion that nature could not rival the extravagance of Turner. Then plain, honest, and somewhat prosaic David Roberts made himself at home on the Grand Canal, and we have to thank his pencil for many noble pictures of Santa Maria della Salute and other equally well-known subjects'. We are grateful to Krystyna Matyjaszkiewicz for her help in preparing this catalogue entry.
Related Articles
Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.
More from
The Ann & Gordon Getty Collection: English and European Decorative Arts
You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The paper is discolored. The white and the watercolor are in good condition. The drawing is fully laid down on a thin cardboard. Lot sold framed.
Cost calculator
Lot 1681Sale 20868
Santa Maria della Salute, VeniceDAVID ROBERTS, R.A. (1796-1864)Estimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
Enter your bid amount for an estimated cost
Bid amount
Please enter numbers onlyAmount must be higher than the starting bidAmount must be higher than the current bid
Buyer's premium
Loss, damage and liability
Shipping
Estimated Excise Duty
Artist Resale Royalty
Estimated total cost exclusive of customs duties/charges and tariffs