Lot 3630 - A198 Old Master Prints - Friday, 01. October 2021, 10.30 AM
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI
(Mogliano Veneto 1720 – 1778 Rome)
The Lion Bas-Reliefs, circa 1761. From the series: Carceri d’invenzione .
Etching.
Engraved signature in the lower right corner: Piranesi F; engraved number in the upper left corner: V.
56.2 x 41.5 cm.
Hind 5 I (of II, before the additional number upper right). – Fine, even, delicately drawn and even impression with a small margin around the plate edge. Professionally restored horizonal central fold, with a partial tear or break in the paper and closed from the back with adhesive tape. Even minor browning, partly browned verso. Still in overall good condition.
CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 4 375 (including buyer’s premium)
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