May 26, 2016 - Sale 2417

Sale 2417 - Lot 138

Price Realized: $ 5,750
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 2,500 - $ 3,500
(PERPETUAL CALENDAR.) Gilodi, F. A. Calendarium Perpetuum Ecclesiastico Civile. Manuscript and engraving on paper tacked to wood, with wood and board volvelles. 36 1/2x27 inches. Varnished and framed. Turin, 1745

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A fascinating perpetual calendar made in 18th century Italy and descended through the Rossi di Montelera family (of Martini & Rossi fame). Provenance: From the Private Collection of Count Teofilo Rossi di Montelera.