Lot # 46 - Historic Balloon Lithograph Prints – Italian Framed Pair

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 7:47:00 PM
Current bid:

$26.00

Highest bidder:

StupendousMan

Auction has ended

Description :

Celebrate the dawn of flight with this elegant pair of vintage Italian lithograph reproductions by artist V. Gioni, published by Grafiche Tassotti. Each print commemorates a landmark balloon flight from 1700s and is individually numbered:

  • Print No. 789 – "Montgolfier" Balloon: The first hot air balloon, invented by the Montgolfier brothers.

  • Print No. 794 – "Charlière de Notre-Dame" Balloon: A hydrogen balloon flown by Jacques Charles and Nicholas-Louis Robert.

Both lithographs are framed in vintage Italian frames marked Made in Italy on the reverse. The prints feature fine detail and historical charm, ideal for collectors of scientific ephemera, steampunk décor, or European art.

Details:

  • Artist: V. Gioni

  • Publisher: Grafiche Tassotti (Italy)

  • Medium: Lithograph reproduction prints

  • Subjects: Historic balloon flights from 1700s

  • Print numbers: 789 (Montgolfier) and 794 (Charlière)

  • Frame size: 7.5" W × 9.5" H

  • Framing: Vintage Italian frames with glass; backs marked "Made in Italy"

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age; no visible damage to prints or frames



Dimensions : 7.5 in W x 9.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is StupendousMan

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 7:43:27 PM $26.00 StupendousMan
19-Nov-2025 2:16:34 PM $21.00 Mstbail
12-Nov-2025 10:41:54 PM $18.00 mechopwood
12-Nov-2025 10:41:54 PM $17.00 Alwayshopping
12-Nov-2025 9:31:30 PM $16.00 mechopwood
12-Nov-2025 9:31:15 PM $15.00 AVVM
12-Nov-2025 9:31:15 PM $15.00 mechopwood
12-Nov-2025 9:31:05 PM $11.00 AVVM
12-Nov-2025 9:31:05 PM $10.00 mechopwood
12-Nov-2025 11:29:37 AM $5.00 AVVM

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