G.-B. Piranesi - Trofeo di Ottaviano Augusto (1)

Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto. Trophy of Octavian Augusto. Very large etching showing one of a pair of Roman marble military trophies excavated from the nymphaeum of the Aqua Julia and set up on the terrace of the Campidoglio by Pope Sixtus V in 1590. Piranesi argued for an attribution to Augustus in commemoration of the Battle of Actium. Impression with number 3 in top right corner. Roman edition, before the three digits number of the Paris edition.
Dimensions: 65,00 x 40,00 cm Artist Name: Giovanni Battista Piranesi ( 1720 - 1778) Literature: Focillon 136, Wilton-Ely 271, second edition Medium: Etching Circa: 1753 Notes: All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.

Condition: Very good impression on a very large sheet (85,00 x 59,00 cm)of laid paper with full plate border and wide margins. Central horizontal fold as issued. Bottom margin a bit wrinkeld. Some smooth ink smears upper right occured during printing. A few spots in the margins . Overall in good condition.