Rare early 20th-century Italian art portfolio titled “Il Cimitero di Staglieno a Genova – Edicole Funerarie Isolate e Contro Muro”, published by Società Italiana di Edizioni Artistiche C. Crudo & C., Torino, circa 1910–1925.
This large-format folio contains 50 photogravure plates depicting the monumental funerary sculptures and chapels of the world-famous Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa, a masterpiece of European funerary art.
Sculptors featured include G. Benetti, G. Scanzi, L. Orengo, Gino Coppedè, and others — representing remarkable examples of Art Nouveau, Neoclassical, and Symbolist architecture.
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📘 Details
Publisher: Società Italiana di Edizioni Artistiche C. Crudo & C., Torino
Year: circa 1910–1925
Plates: 50 photogravure prints
Language: Italian
Dimensions: approx. 48 × 34 cm (large folio)
Condition:
The original cover is detached but present.
A few plates have small edge tears or minor corner losses, but the vast majority are clean and complete.
Interior pages retain excellent print quality with strong contrast and fine detail.