Stunning Antique Oil Paintings of Venice from Regent Antiques

Venice remains one of the most fabled and beautiful cities in the world — a place where light, water, and architecture intertwine to create scenes of eternal inspiration. At Regent Antiques, we are proud to showcase a stunning collection of antique oil paintings of Venice which have become something of a specialty of ours. Join us as we take a brief tour through some of our finest examples of these captivating works of art.

We begin with this stunning antique oil on canvas painting of Venice by Alfred Pollentine.

This stunning work features a view of the Grand Canal in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890),signed at lower right, ‘A Pollentine,’  circa 1870 in date.

This evocative landscape captures a bustling scene on the Grand Canal, where gondoliers glide across the shimmering water while the elegant facades of San Marco’s Campanile rise gracefully in the distance. Pollentine’s masterful brushwork and luminous palette bring the city’s vibrant energy and reflective waterways to life.

The painting is presented in its beautiful original gallery frame, enhancing its historical authenticity.
Pollentine’s works are highly sought after, with several examples having achieved excellent results at prestigious auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams.

Next, feast your eyes on this exquisite oil painting of the Doge’s Palace by the talented British artist Jane Vivian (active 1869–1890), dating from around 1880.

Vivian’s composition masterfully portrays one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks — the Doge’s Palace, an architectural gem built in the Venetian Gothic style. Throughout history, the palace served as a government building, a residence for the Doge of Venice, and even a prison, symbolizing the power and prestige of the historic Republic of Venice.

In this vibrant scene, a majestic sailing vessel takes center stage, surrounded by gondolas and boats as crowds of people stroll along the quayside and cross the bridges nearby. Vivian’s perspective draws the viewer into the heart of Venice’s bustling charm and luminous atmosphere.

The painting is signed at the lower left and remains in its original gallery frame.
Jane Vivian’s works continue to attract collectors worldwide; for example, her piece “On the Grand Canal, Looking Towards the Ca’abia, Venice” was sold at Christie’s South Kensington in 2006 for $20,945.

Finally, we present a magnificent pair of antique oil paintings of the Grand Canal in Venice, also by Alfred Pollentine.

This beautiful antique pair of oil on canvas paintings, one showing the view of the Grand Canal in Venice and the other the view of The Dogana, are from the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine(1836-1890). Each is signed to canvas lower right, “A Pollentine” and further signed and inscribed  “The Dogana” & “The Grand Canal” verso.

This beautiful pair of paintings capture striking views of the Grand Canal, and both feature busy streets and canal scenes with sailing boats and gondoliers in the foreground. In the distance, one can see the facades of Saint Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace, Santa Maria della Salute, and the spiralling tower of the San Marco Campanile.

Both works are presented in their original gilt and glazed gallery frames, perfectly complementing their period charm.
As with his other works, Pollentine’s paintings have graced the auction blocks of Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams, where they continue to captivate collectors.

Through their careful composition and rich detail, these works reflect both the beauty of Venice and the artistry of the painters who portrayed it. They stand as lasting tributes to a city that continues to capture the imagination of art enthusiasts around the world.

Explore our full collection of antique Venetian oil paintings at Regent Antiques, and bring a piece of this legendary city into your home.

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