This lot was originally accompanied by a certificate from Professor G. Fiocco, Padua, June 1954, attributing it to Francesco Guardi. Similar battle scenes by the artist are illustrated in Max Goering, Francesco Guardi, Vienna, 1944, figs. 15 and 16.

Provenance:

Sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 3, 1954, Lot 21 (as by Francesco Guardi)