Lot 5726 - ibid106 Old Master Prints & Drawings - online only - Tuesday, 01. October 2019, 11.00 AM
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI
(Mogliano di Mestre 1720 - 1778 Rome)
Veduta del Sepolcro di Cajo Cestio, 1755.
Etching.
Engraved title, inscription, signature and number in lower margin.
41 x 55 cm. Framed.
Hind 35 IV (of VI, with the deleted, the numbers 26 and 110, first Paris edition). - Very attractive, strong, deep black and even impression with wide margin around the plate mark. The top centre with vertical tear in the smoothed centre fold, which slightly extends into the image. Uniform minimal foxing. Overall in good condition.
CHF 300 / 400 | (€ 310 / 410)
Sold for CHF 450 (including buyer’s premium)
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