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December 2023 - Autographs, Letters & Historical Documents
Lot 148:
ART - Luigi Vanvitelli (Naples, 1700 - Caserta, 1773) - Autograph letter signed
Description
Luigi Vanvitelli (Naples, 1700 – Caserta, 1773)Autograph letter signed, dated Naples September 15, 1770, in which the distinguished architect, author of the design of the Royal Palace of Caserta (1752-1845) informs the correspondent of his wish to accept the task related to the design of a garden near a hunting lodge in the countryside of Palermo. "…l’avermi conceduto la grazia di comandarmi la disposizione del giardino presso il Casino di Campagna nella via di Morreale che a Vostra Eccellenza appartiene…". He also shows gratitude for the gift of some "alcuni Barilotti de’ preziosi vini della Sicilia". 1 page, in-4. Slight moisture stains.
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