Lot 48
  • 48

Ughi, Luigi

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Iconografica rappresentatione della inclita città di Venezia consacrata al reggio serenissimo dominio Veneto. [Lodovico Furlanetto, 1739]
  • Paper
Large engraved wall-map on 8 sheets joined (1655 x 2175mm.), backed on linen, complete with additional panels bearing the running title, the side panels each with 8 vignette views of prominent buildings, and the descriptive text along the lower border, occasional light wear, restoration mostly to outer margins barely affecting engraved area

Literature

Giocondo Cassini, Piante e vedute prospettiche di Venezia 72

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Apparently the second edition with the imprint of Lodovico Furlanetto. This plan was the first of Venice based on an accurate field survey, with its size allowing for considerable detail, and served as the prototype for all plans of Venice almost to the end of the century.