F. PIRANESI (1758-1810), Helmet and armour of a gladiator, Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Helmet and armour of a gladiator, Pompeii Bronze greaves and ceremonial helmet from the ruins of Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1805". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Casque et Jambières en bronze pour les gladiateurs [...]".
Date: 1806
Description: Collage-like depiction of a gladiator's helmet and bronze greaves on a wall. Gladiator's armour from the ruins of Pompeii.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Armour; Thracian; Fighting games; Arena; Gladiator; Engraving; Helmet; Allegory; Mythology; Artistry; Symbolism; Historical; Graphic; Detail work; Scene; Antiquity; Illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Military, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,2 cm x 91,6 cm (25,7 x 36,1 in), Plate: 63,4 cm x 83,3 cm (25 x 32,8 in), Depiction: 60,5 cm x 73,3 cm (23,8 x 28,9 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: Defective condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Large liquid stains along the left, top and right edges. Slight rubbing visible in places. Clearly stained and discoloured, especially on the sheet margin. Longer crease at top right due to printing.
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Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris): Helmet and armour of a gladiator, Pompeii Bronze greaves and ceremonial helmet from the ruins of Pompeii, 1806, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné et Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1805". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Casque et Jambières en bronze pour les gladiateurs [...]".
Date: 1806
Description: Collage-like depiction of a gladiator's helmet and bronze greaves on a wall. Gladiator's armour from the ruins of Pompeii.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Armour; Thracian; Fighting games; Arena; Gladiator; Engraving; Helmet; Allegory; Mythology; Artistry; Symbolism; Historical; Graphic; Detail work; Scene; Antiquity; Illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Military, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,2 cm x 91,6 cm (25,7 x 36,1 in), Plate: 63,4 cm x 83,3 cm (25 x 32,8 in), Depiction: 60,5 cm x 73,3 cm (23,8 x 28,9 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: Defective condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Large liquid stains along the left, top and right edges. Slight rubbing visible in places. Clearly stained and discoloured, especially on the sheet margin. Longer crease at top right due to printing.
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