G.-B. Piranesi - Trofeo di Ottaviano Augusto (2)
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 6 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 137, Wilton-Ely 272, 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 and a few tears near the outer limits of the sheet. A few spots in the margin. Overall in good condition and very good inside plate border.
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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 6 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 137, Wilton-Ely 272, 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 and a few tears near the outer limits of the sheet. A few spots in the margin. Overall in good condition and very good inside plate border.