Lot 519
519
Alvise III Mocenigo, Osella, 1723, Anno II, in gold (4-zecchini), 13.96g., rev. Christ in clouds within ellipse of stars, right hand raised in benediction, figure of Venice and lion kneeling on ground (CNI.65; Jes.240; Mont.1332 (R4); Pa.380), extremely fine, rare
Alvise III Mocenigo, Osella, 1723, Anno II, in gold (4-zecchini), 13.96g., rev. Christ in clouds within ellipse of stars, right hand raised in benediction, figure of Venice and lion kneeling on ground (CNI.65; Jes.240; Mont.1332 (R4); Pa.380), extremely fine, rare

Details
Alvise III Mocenigo, Osella, 1723, Anno II, in gold (4-zecchini), 13.96g., rev. Christ in clouds within ellipse of stars, right hand raised in benediction, figure of Venice and lion kneeling on ground (CNI.65; Jes.240; Mont.1332 (R4); Pa.380), extremely fine, rare

Lot Essay

The figure in the clouds was described by Jesurum and Montenegro as the Virgin, presumably because the face is often weak, while Paolucci and CNI describe it as the Redeemer. The sharp striking on this specimen clearly shows a beard.

Also see illustrations on front cover and colour plate