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Auction 193, Lot 578

"Roma a Vol d'Uccello"

Subject: Rome, Italy

Period: 1877 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
25 x 19.4 inches
63.5 x 49.3 cm
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This beautifully rendered bird's eye view depicts late 19th century Rome, which is protected by the large fortified walls in the foreground and background and by the Tiber River to its west. Across the Tiber is the Basilica of St. Peter's and the Vatican (along the right border). A table at bottom lists numerous points of interest, which are keyed to the map. Lithographed in Milan by Francesco Vallardi.

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Condition: B+

Professionally backed with heavy linen to reinforce and repair a number of small fold separations. There is some light toning along the fold lines.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $95

Closed on 6/21/2023

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