Lot 304: Doge's Palace in Venice, by Ricco Azzuro, oil on

Doges Palace in Venice, by Ricco Azzuro, oil on canvas painting 24 x 20 in. Signed in right bottom corner: Rico Azzuro. At the back: Rico Azzuro - Veedig - Dogenpalast. From Paris Art Gallery, Chicago Illinois Size of the stretcher: 27.5 x 20 inches = 55 cm x 50 cm Refer to partial loss of paint, creases The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale) is a gothic palace in Venice, northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice. Its two most visible façades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St. Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. There is also effective use of colour contrasts Shipping in USA by FEDEX International shipping is available: ask for rates<br /> <strong>Condition</strong> Used, very good, no frame;<br /> Provenance: Paris Art Gallery, Chicago, IL, USA;<br /> Low Estimate: 2000;<br /> High Estimate: 4000;<br /> Original: Yes;<br /> Medium: Oil Paint;<br /> Circa: 1950;<br /> Style: Impressionism;