ALFRED SMITH (1854-1936) Venice Lagoon

signed and dedicated ‘à mon cher ami de CRaffaelle (?)… Venise… Smith’ (lower right) oil on canvas 27 x 35 cm Alfred Smith was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose work has often been compared to that of Claude Monet. Throughout his career, he embraced several stylistic developments. He first gained recognition for his atmospheric views of Bordeaux before turning increasingly to plein-air landscape painting, earning the nickname “the painter of the undergrowth.” Following a visit to Venice, his palette and brushwork adopted a more distinctly Impressionist character. From 1912 onwards, his work gradually evolved towards Fauvism. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.