Stephen Fry and Canaletto

January 19 2026

Video: Christie's

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

Christie's New York have filmed actor Stephen Fry talking with Andrew Fletcher, Global Head Old Masters, about Canaletto's Venice, the Bucintoro at the Molo on Ascension Day. The painting is coming up for sale on 4th February 2026 with an estimate of around $30m.

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