AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO (Italian, 1696-1770) THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA.

AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO (Italian, 1696-1770) THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA. Large 18th Century Venetian School oil on canvas shows an interior scene of a large room with three arched windows looking out onto a tall multi-story building and arched portico. The room is set with a long white table and there are a number of people (16) at the table centered by Jesus and Mary. Eight other people are behind the table, fourteen others are in the foreground including waiters, musicians, and children. Unsigned. Housed in a 19th Century painted and gilt frame having an artist plaque. The Feast of Cana is one of the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels and the first miracle in the Gospel of John. It was reported that this was when Jesus turned water into wine and “This was the first miracle of Jesus and it was performed to reveal his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him (John 2:11)”. SIZE: 46-1/2″ x 79″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: There are several holes and tears with losses, in need of restoration but generally in good condition. Very gold relining. 9-99294 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1334	$4,720.00	AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO (Italian, 1696-1770) THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA. Large 18th Century Venetian School oil on canvas shows an interior scene of a large room with three arched windows looking out onto a tall multi-story building and arched portico. The room is set with a long white table and there are a number of people (16) at the table centered by Jesus and Mary. Eight other people are behind the table, fourteen others are in the foreground including waiters, musicians, and children. Unsigned. Housed in a 19th Century painted and gilt frame having an artist plaque. The Feast of Cana is one of the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels and the first miracle in the Gospel of John. It was reported that this was when Jesus turned water into wine and “This was the first miracle of Jesus and it was performed to reveal his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him (John 2:11)”. SIZE: 46-1/2″ x 79″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: There are several holes and tears with losses, in need of restoration but generally in good condition. Very gold relining. 9-99294 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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