View of Naples, Colored Engraving by Georg Balthasar Probst (German, 1732-1801)
Panorama of Naples, original hand colored copper engraving on parchment paper with a precise legend indicating the main monuments of the city on the lower margin, and coats-of-arms on the top right and left.
The panorama consists of four sheets mounted on detachable canvas to assist storage and shipping.
Total dimensions: 70”x 26.5”, Each Sheet 26.5” x 17.5”.
Georg Balthasar Probst was Engraver and Publisher from Augsburg active in 1766-1790.
References:
Sixt v. Kapff & A. Steinmetz-Oppelland in J.R.Paas (ed.), Augsburg, die Bilderfabrik Europas, Augsburg 2001 (on his perspective views, with a production catalogue)
Sixt v. Kapff, Guckkastenbilder / Perspective Views / Vues d' Optique aus dem Augsburger Verlag von Georg Balthasar Probst 1732-1801: Gesamtkatalog, Weissenhorn, 2010.

Fine Condition. Backed by removable canvas. Please refer to the photos or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition reports are obtained via email or by phone. Any condition statement given as a courtesy to a client is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn AH shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.