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Leopoldo Metlicovitz (Italy, 1868-1944)

Lot 67

Leopoldo Metlicovitz (Italy, 1868-1944)

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

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$500

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$100	$25
$500	$50
$1,000	$100
$2,500	$250
$5,000	$500
$10,000	$1,000
$25,000	$2,500
$50,000	$5,000
$100,000	$10,000

An official poster of the Milan International Exhibition in 1906 to celebrate the inauguration of the Simplon Alpine tunnel.

1906.

Lithograph. Ink stamp bottom right. The image celebrates the speed of the connection and features Mercury riding on a train emerging from the tunnel.

39 1/2 x 26 3/4"; 44 x 31" (framed).

Literature: Mengazzi 139, Timeless Images 69, Wember, 580 and Philips I, 403.

Condition

Work has not been removed from the frame for inspection. Displays a center fold. Colors are vibrant.

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Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.