Framed Hand-Colored Veduta Print of a Neoclassical Cityscape
Fine Art Prints

Framed Hand-Colored Veduta Print of a Neoclassical Cityscape

This item is a large-format, framed hand-colored print, likely an etching or engraving, depicting a Neoclassical architectural scene of a European city square. The piece is a 'veduta' (view painting), characteristic of the 18th or 19th-century Grand Tour style, showing a wide public plaza with monumental buildings and a large domed structure in the background. The composition features deep perspective with architectural elements framing the sides. The print utilizes a muted palette of cerulean blue for the sky, with earthy browns and ochres for the masonry. It is housed in a simple gilded wooden frame that shows minor signs of age and rubbing. The artwork appears to be printed on heavy paper or laid onto a backing; visible beneath the image is a wide margin containing a multi-line inscription in Latin or Italian, which typically identifies the specific location and the engraver or publisher. The condition shows some undulation of the paper under the glass and potential light foxing or atmospheric toning commensurate with age. The scale and detail suggest a high-quality reproduction of an architectural study, likely dating from the mid-19th century or a later high-quality decorative restrike.

Estimated Value

$150 - $300

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Category

Fine Art Prints

Appraised On

February 25, 2026

Estimated Value

$150 - $300

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Item Description

This item is a large-format, framed hand-colored print, likely an etching or engraving, depicting a Neoclassical architectural scene of a European city square. The piece is a 'veduta' (view painting), characteristic of the 18th or 19th-century Grand Tour style, showing a wide public plaza with monumental buildings and a large domed structure in the background. The composition features deep perspective with architectural elements framing the sides. The print utilizes a muted palette of cerulean blue for the sky, with earthy browns and ochres for the masonry. It is housed in a simple gilded wooden frame that shows minor signs of age and rubbing. The artwork appears to be printed on heavy paper or laid onto a backing; visible beneath the image is a wide margin containing a multi-line inscription in Latin or Italian, which typically identifies the specific location and the engraver or publisher. The condition shows some undulation of the paper under the glass and potential light foxing or atmospheric toning commensurate with age. The scale and detail suggest a high-quality reproduction of an architectural study, likely dating from the mid-19th century or a later high-quality decorative restrike.

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