1869 Wood Engraving Bucentaur Doges Galley Ship Venice Italy Ascension Day XEHA8

This is an original 1869 monochrome in-text wood engraving of the Bucentaur (Bucintoro) that served as the Venetian Doge's state galley ship during the annual Marriage of the Sea ceremony that took place on Ascension Day in the city of Venice, Italy in Europe.

CONDITION

This 143+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches; 9 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Reproductive art by Morison.

Keywords specific to this image: Baldacchino, Boat

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