Author: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-1778)
Title: Antichità Di Cora Descritte Ed Incise Da Giovambat Piranesi). First Edition of the Etchings
Description: [Roma: 1764]. The complete edition. Sheets 53 x 37cm. 18th Century impressions on laid paper, some with the fleur de lys watermark, similar to Robison nos. 1-46..Wilton-Ely portfolio no. D.IX catalogue nos. 671-684..Very good.. Engraved title, 15 pp. two with engravings; and 10 engraved plates hors texte, some double and triple page...The title-plate and the unnumbered plate below pl. 3 are unsigned; all others are signed as made by Piranesi (pl. 1 as designed and engraved by him). The headpiece on p. [1] and illustration on p. [16] are also signed as made by Piranesi.The first numbered plate shows the city wall of Cora (6th century B.C.); the second, ruins of the temple of Castor and Pollux (1st century B.C.); the third, architectural fragments from the city; Plates IV-X, views, elevations, sections and plans of the temple of Hercules (ca. 80 B.C.), one of the few known Roman Doric temples.... Sheets loose in a custom made cloth and marbled boards slipcase for easy display. .
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Title: Antichità Di Cora Descritte Ed Incise Da Giovambat Piranesi). First Edition of the Etchings
Description: [Roma: 1764]. The complete edition. Sheets 53 x 37cm. 18th Century impressions on laid paper, some with the fleur de lys watermark, similar to Robison nos. 1-46..Wilton-Ely portfolio no. D.IX catalogue nos. 671-684..Very good.. Engraved title, 15 pp. two with engravings; and 10 engraved plates hors texte, some double and triple page...The title-plate and the unnumbered plate below pl. 3 are unsigned; all others are signed as made by Piranesi (pl. 1 as designed and engraved by him). The headpiece on p. [1] and illustration on p. [16] are also signed as made by Piranesi.The first numbered plate shows the city wall of Cora (6th century B.C.); the second, ruins of the temple of Castor and Pollux (1st century B.C.); the third, architectural fragments from the city; Plates IV-X, views, elevations, sections and plans of the temple of Hercules (ca. 80 B.C.), one of the few known Roman Doric temples.... Sheets loose in a custom made cloth and marbled boards slipcase for easy display. .
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Price: US$ 7250.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 51-6206
- Book number: 51-6206
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