A Venetian Legacy – An Italian Private Collection

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Lot 685
  • 685

Honstein, Giovanni de

Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description

  • Pianta geografica del porto di Govin. Gouvia, 1758 460 x 700mm
  • Paper
MANUSCRIPT MAP OF GOUVIA, CORFU, ink and watercolour, with an inset coastal profile and fortification plan, framed and glazed, not examined out of frame

460 x 700mm

Condition


"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

Following the siege of Corfu, Gouvia was fortified by the Venetians and became an area of considerable strategic importance in the area.