Carlo Ponti Luxus Megalethoscope
566
Hammer Price
€45,600
incl. Buyer's Premium
This item is subject to margin scheme taxation and the premium is 24% if it remains in the EU
Estimate € 25.000 – 30.000
Manufacture Year : c.1865
Exceptional Megalethoscope in fantastic condition with portraits sculpted in relief on three doors, on top is Galileo, on the right when looking at the front is Alessandro Volta, and on the left is the philosopher Pico della Mirandola. The viewer is based on the principle of Daguerre's Diorama and Polyrama Panoptiques. and rotates on its base for viewing in portrait or landscape formats. The Megalethoscope is placed on a table facing a strong light-source, a photographic view is inserted, then by opening and closing the doors, an impressive day/night effect is obtained. With 6 interesting plates. Thanks to Laura Minici Zotti du Museo del PRECINEMA, PADUA Palazzo Angeli Prato della Valle 1/A