F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Decorations and fittings from Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Decorations and fittings from Pompeii, door knockers, hinges and door hinges, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1806". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Mains, heurtoirs, gonds et pentures en bronze qui ont servi aux portes des maisons à Pompeia".
Date: 1806
Description: A detailed engraving shows a collection of metal fittings and decorative elements from the ruins of Pompeii in a symmetrical arrangement. In the centre are door handles in the shape of lions, flanked by geometrically shaped objects and decorative elements.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Engraving; metal fittings; architectural elements; symmetrical arrangement; door handles; lion's head; geometry; decoration; art history; craftsmanship; study; richness of detail; illustration; historical; object collection; design elements, 19th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,0 cm x 92,5 cm (25,6 x 36,4 in), Plate: 54,0 cm x 65,5 cm (21,3 x 25,8 in), Depiction: 48,9 cm x 63,4 cm (19,3 x 25 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
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Condition: Rather good condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Slight foxing, particularly in the margin. Significantly browned along the upper edge of the sheet. Dark stain at upper right. Pale stain in the lower right margin of the printing plate.
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Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Decorations and fittings from Pompeii, door knockers, hinges and door hinges, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1806". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Mains, heurtoirs, gonds et pentures en bronze qui ont servi aux portes des maisons à Pompeia".
Date: 1806
Description: A detailed engraving shows a collection of metal fittings and decorative elements from the ruins of Pompeii in a symmetrical arrangement. In the centre are door handles in the shape of lions, flanked by geometrically shaped objects and decorative elements.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Engraving; metal fittings; architectural elements; symmetrical arrangement; door handles; lion's head; geometry; decoration; art history; craftsmanship; study; richness of detail; illustration; historical; object collection; design elements, 19th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,0 cm x 92,5 cm (25,6 x 36,4 in), Plate: 54,0 cm x 65,5 cm (21,3 x 25,8 in), Depiction: 48,9 cm x 63,4 cm (19,3 x 25 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
Please note for shipping:
Germany: 0 EUR (DHL Parcel); European Union: 22 Euro (includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice), with DHL Parcel; Non-EU countries: 55 EUR (DHL Parcel).
If the total of your purchases including buyer's premium exceeds 1.000 EUR, we recommend shipping your purchases by DHL Express. We will be happy to calculate the shipping costs according to your shipping location
Please refer to our shipping terms for further information.
Condition: Rather good condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Slight foxing, particularly in the margin. Significantly browned along the upper edge of the sheet. Dark stain at upper right. Pale stain in the lower right margin of the printing plate.
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