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Auction 202, Lot 716
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"Atlante Novissimo, Illustrato ed Accresciuto Sulle Osservazioni, e Scoperte Fatte dai Piu' Celebri e Piu' Recenti Geografi Tomo IV", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1785 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 12.3 inches
20.3 x 31.2 cm
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This rococo-style title page is centered on an elaborate fountain. The seaside scene at bottom features the figure of Geography with a large globe and a number of putti engaged in mapmaking and observation. The border is formed by putti with geographical instruments and maps, and is completed by a heavenly scene centered on the muse of Learning with the winged lion of Venice to her left.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet with the watermark of three crescent moons. There are dampstains along the top edge of the sheet, causing some chipping well outside of the image.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/12/2025

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