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Set of two lithographic prints comprising:</br>lithographic print of painting by Canaletto entitled The Bacino di S. Marco on Ascension Day, originally painted c.1734</br>Acquired by George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820), with the collection of Joseph Smith, British Consul in Venice.This oil on canvas, paired with 'Regatta on the Grand Canal' (see No 26), is part of a series of 14 views on the Grand Canal. The scene depicts a traditional Venetian ceremony showing the Doge and his suite on the ceremonial vessel, the Bucintoro, after its return to the Molo from the ceremonial Wedding of the Sea on Ascension Day. Formerly in the collection of Consul John Smith, the series was engraved by Antonio Visconti and published in 1735.</br>Print size inches: 8.9 x 5.3 together with lithographic print of drawing by Leonardo da Vinci entitled A Standing Masquerader, originally drawn c.1513</br>Acquired by Charles II, King England (1630-85). Bequeathed to Francesco Melzi; purchased by Pompeo Leoni, c.1582-90; Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel by 1630 and finally resting with The Royal Collection by 1690.Pen and ink and wash, over black chalk. One of a series of designs for court festivities. The last years of Leonardo's life were spent in the service of Francis I of France, a time of extravagant festivities at the French Court. Descriptions of the celebrations held in 1518 are well documented and the costumes described show a close resemblance to Leonardo's designs suggesting that these studies were for costumes to be worn at this time.</br>Print size inches: 6.7 x 9.8