Lot 431
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Giovanni Bembo (1615-18), Osella, 1615, Anno I, with Bishop San Leone Bembo standing behind the Doge, his hand on the Doge's shoulder, rev. the Doge in armour kneeling, Christ and dove above, galley in background (CNI.86; Jes.121; Pa.98), with attempted piercing in reverse field behind the Doge, fine/good fine, rare
Giovanni Bembo (1615-18), Osella, 1615, Anno I, with Bishop San Leone Bembo standing behind the Doge, his hand on the Doge's shoulder, rev. the Doge in armour kneeling, Christ and dove above, galley in background (CNI.86; Jes.121; Pa.98), with attempted piercing in reverse field behind the Doge, fine/good fine, rare

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Giovanni Bembo (1615-18), Osella, 1615, Anno I, with Bishop San Leone Bembo standing behind the Doge, his hand on the Doge's shoulder, rev. the Doge in armour kneeling, Christ and dove above, galley in background (CNI.86; Jes.121; Pa.98), with attempted piercing in reverse field behind the Doge, fine/good fine, rare

Lot Essay

The design refers to the Battle of Lepanto ("Admirabile Opus" of the reverse legend) in which the Doge was Captain of a galley.