27th Apr, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part II)

 
Lot 1004
 

1004

After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) Italian An antique marble vase from the Earle...

After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) Italian
An antique marble vase from the Earle collection
Engraving, 53cm by 38cm together with twelve further etchings after Piranesi, "Helmets and bas-reliefs taken from Trajan's column", "Cart or Chariot of Ancient Etruscan Metal used in Circus Games" and others, five unframed within a folio, various sizes (13)
Not Sold

 

.The four larger prints with scattered foxing and creases, the four prints of columns are of a more recent date and appear in good overall condition. The three loose sheets in the folio have creases and time staining to edges, one with damp staining. The two mounted prints in the folio with some creases otherwise in good condition.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part II), 27th Apr, 2019

Country House Sale (Part II)

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