Giorgio Sommer - (attribuito) - Lago Maggiore - Lugano - Collezione di Fotografie antiche dell’800

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Three unsigned albumen prints, attributed to Giorgio Sommer and dating from around 1880, depict Pallanzo and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore and Lugano under the title “Lago Maggiore - Lugano - Collezione di Fotografie antiche dell’800”.

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Splendid and refined original photographic images, printed on albumen paper, sepia-toned, mounted on antique cardboard, produced around 1880, attributed to the photographer Giorgio Sommer, one of the precursors and pioneers of photographic art in Italy.

The photographs, of rare beauty, depict three wonderful panoramic views of Pallanza and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore and of Lugano.

The photographs are in good condition, with minimal signs of use and slight signs of aging, consistent with objects that have traversed almost 150 years of history.

The photos will be carefully packed and shipped by courier.

Splendid and refined original photographic images, printed on albumen paper, sepia-toned, mounted on antique cardboard, produced around 1880, attributed to the photographer Giorgio Sommer, one of the precursors and pioneers of photographic art in Italy.

The photographs, of rare beauty, depict three wonderful panoramic views of Pallanza and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore and of Lugano.

The photographs are in good condition, with minimal signs of use and slight signs of aging, consistent with objects that have traversed almost 150 years of history.

The photos will be carefully packed and shipped by courier.

Details

Artist
Giorgio Sommer - (attribuito)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Lago Maggiore - Lugano - Collezione di Fotografie antiche dell’800
Condition
Fine
Technique
Albumen paper process
Height
20 cm
Width
25 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Documentary photography
ItalyVerified
363
Objects sold
100%
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