Estimate € 1,200 - 1,800
Sold € 2,800
Auction: 21 September 2021 at 15:30
ZANOTTO, Francesco (1794-1863) - Venezia prospettica, monumentale, storica ed artistica. Venice: Brizeghel, 1856. A fine collection of views of Venice depicting palaces, churches, interiors, regattas and local customs. The work is complete with the large bird's eye view of Venice printed on 4 sheets which is usually missing. Oblong folio (340 x 508mm). Vignette with a small view of Venice on title, 60 lithographic plates designed by Marco Moro and Giuseppe Rebellato, bird's eye view of Venice on 4 sheets loosley inserted (some foxing, some plates reinforced at inner margin). Contemporary binding backed in leather decorated in gilt over cloth plates decorated in blind (extremities rubbed). Provenance: Paolo Saccoman (bookplate and stamps).
Estimate € 1,200 - 1,800