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Intricately Detailed Map and Views Printed on Cloth
"Pianta di Venezia"
Subject: Venice, Italy
Period: 1876 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
21.7 x 26.7 inches
55.1 x 67.8 cm
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This intricate bird's-eye plan of Venice is printed on thin linen, which was a popular souvenir in the 19th century. The lithograph includes a large panoramic view of the city and three smaller views of the Venetian Arsenal, Ponte di Rialto, and St. Mark's Basilica. The city plan features keys to locate districts, churches, theaters, and various other buildings of note. The map is surrounded by an elaborate border. Published by A. Piasenti.
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Condition: B+
Light soiling and toning with a bit of wear along the folds.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
Price: $900
Bid Increments
$500 - $999$50
$1,000 - $2,499$100
$2,500 - $4,999$250
$5,000 - $9,999$500
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