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An elegant and highly decorative set of four antique Italian hand-colored engravings depicting celebrated views of Venice, each presented in …
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An elegant and highly decorative set of four antique Italian hand-colored engravings depicting celebrated views of Venice, each presented in richly detailed giltwood frames with openwork Rococo-inspired carvings. The engravings showcase remarkable architectural and atmospheric detail, featuring iconic Venetian scenes including the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Piazza San Marco animated with gondolas, merchants, and finely dressed figures.
Executed in the manner of 18th-century Venetian vedute prints, these engravings display delicate linework enhanced by hand-applied color, lending warmth and vibrancy to the historic cityscapes. The compositions strongly recall the celebrated engravings of Venetian master viewmakers such as Giovanni Battista Piranesi and Francesco Visentini after Canaletto, capturing the grandeur and daily life of Venice during the height of the Republic.
The ornate giltwood frames beautifully complement the prints, adding depth, texture, and old-world sophistication. Their smaller scale makes them exceptionally versatile for interiors—ideal for layered gallery walls, libraries, powder rooms, hallways, or intimate European-style interiors.
A refined collection for collectors of Grand Tour art, Venetian décor, and antique architectural prints.
Dimensions (each):
8" High x 9 3/4" Wide x 1 3/8" Deep
Style:
Grand Tour / Venetian / Rococo Revival
Materials and Techniques:
Paper, engraving, hand coloring, giltwood frame
Circa:
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Condition:
Very good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor wear to frames, light toning and foxing to prints commensurate with age, enhancing the authentic antique character and presentation.
The combination of jewel-like scale, richly carved giltwood frames, and romantic Venetian imagery makes this set particularly desirable for layered European interiors and sophisticated Grand Tour-inspired installations.
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- Dimensions
- 9.75ʺW × 1.38ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Landscape
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Giltwood
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor wear to frames, light toning and foxing to prints commensurate … moreVery good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor wear to frames, light toning and foxing to prints commensurate with age, enhancing the authentic antique character and presentation. less
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