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Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

$3,200per set
£2,416.83per set
€2,829.55per set
CA$4,546.29per set
A$4,625.26per set
CHF 2,650.74per set
MX$55,691.01per set
NOK 30,982.21per set
SEK 31,118.19per set
DKK 21,153.44per set

About the Item

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa 1770. Signature: Signed in lower right Cav. Piranesi F. Condition: Faintly toned, light foxing. Custom frames with 22-karat gold gilding. Glazed in UV protective conservation clear glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The engravings have been custom matted and framed. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU98992426452

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