Piranesi Etching of Roman Forum from Views of Rome

Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (Italian, 1720-1778), Veduta di Campo Vaccino [View of the Campo Vaccino, Roman Forum], mid to late 18th century, etching on laid paper, no watermark visible in the margins, impression 16 x 21.75 inches, full sheet 20.25 x 29.5 inches, unframed. A single plate from Vedute di Roma [Views of Rome], Piranesi's famous work, first printed in the late 1740s, showing Roman buildings, ruins and monuments, primarily marketed to European visitors on the Grand Tour. Provenance: from the collection of a retired librarian of art and architecture at Columbia University.
Condition Report: In good antique condition, soft vertical crease down the center, one inch torn section at lower middle has been repaired on the verso, light staining in the margins; the sheet appears to have undergone a professional reduction of discoloration at some point. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .