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Lot 373
Venetian Engraving by Antonio Visentini
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
"Prospectus ab Aede S. Cruci ad P. P. Discalceatos," numbered 2, probably from PROSPECTUS MAGNUS CANALIS VENITIARUM (London: Joseph Smith, 1735), but possibly a later 18th century reprint, hand-colored, paper watermarked with large fleur-de-lils crest. Presented behind mat in modern wooden frame.

Plate 13.5 x 19.5 in.; DOA 21 x 27.5

Overall age toning; .5 in. border of mat burn around image; glue residue in upper corners en verso; damp stains and light chipping along left edge.

$600 - 900