Giovanni Ottaviani (Italian, 1735-1808) Grotesqu

Giovanni Ottaviani (Italian, 1735-1808) Grotesque decoration from the bays in le Logge di Raffaello, from Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano (four works), circa 1772 Etchings on laid paper 24 x 17-3/4 inches (61.0 x 45.1 cm) Published by Stamperia di Marco Pagliarini, Rome PROVENANCE: Private collection, Austria. This quartet of etchings depicts the upper and lower bay grotesque of Raphael's ornately frescoed loggias in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The four works reflect two sections of two different bays within the corridor. The respective etchings are labelled as Num. I, the upper section of the bay; Num. I, the lower section of the bay; Num. VI, the upper section of the bay; VI, the lower section of the bay. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Strong tonal gradients throughout. Sheets exhibit negligible handling dents throughout. Sheets exhibit minor toning commensurate with time and light. Sheets exhibit scattered stray marks throughout. Platemarks are visible; sheets exhibit horizontal creases along midlines. Sheets are hinged along verso edges to front mat, and framed behind glass.
Num. I (Upper): 1/4" surface accretion located in the lower left margin of the mandorla; scattered foxing throughout.
Num. I (Lower): Scattered foxing throughout; largest area is approximately 1/8".
Num. VI (Upper): approximately I" horizontal stabilized tear located along right side of sheet; scattered foxing throughout.
VI (Lower): possible retouching located in upper left corner of sheet; 1/4" surface accretion located to the right of plinth with stags.
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