Lot 3640 - A182 Old Master Prints - Friday, 22. September 2017, 11.00 AM
PIRANESI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA
(Mogliano 1720 - 1778 Rome)
The arch with the shell ornament. Sheet XI of the 16-part series: Carceri d'Invenzione. Circa 1749/51.
Etching on laid paper.
Engraved signature lower left: Piranesi. Number engraved within the depiction: 959.
40.7 x 55 cm (sheet size: 44.5 x 60.5 cm).
Focillon 34; Robison 47 V (of VI); Hind 11 II (of III). - Strong, deep-black and even impression with margin, of the Paris edition. Minimal traces of wear. In very good condition.
CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 5 875 (including buyer’s premium)
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