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March 09, 2017

LOT 251

Lot 251

Parmiani (19th Century)

Parmiani (19th Century)
Lot 251 Details
Parmiani (19th Century), Italian

LODOVICO ARIOSTO (1474-1533)

Engraving on wove paper; signed “Parmiani” and titled in the plate. Unframed.

Together with:
CARLO FAUCCI (1729-1784), ITALIAN
NICCOLO MARCHIAVELLI SEGRETARIO DELLA REPUBBLICA
FIORENTINA

Engraving on wove paper with letters; After J. Locchi. Unframed.

Together with:
JOHANN ELIAS HAID (1739-1809), GERMAN
THE RIGHT HONORABLE WILLIAM PITT, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, CIRCA 1760

Mezzotint with letters on wove paper. Unframed.




Sheets 10.5" x 8" — 26.7 x 20.3 cm.; 14" x 9.5" — 35.6 x 24.1 cm.; 8.5" x 6" — 21.6 x 15.2 cm.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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  • Parmiani (19th Century)
Provenance:

Ex. Coll. Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bagnani;
Gifted by the above to The Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Accession Nos. AGOID. 22175; 22173; 22183
Sold to benefit art purchases at the AGO

Note:

Ludovico Ariosto was the greatest poet of the Italian Renaissance. He also wrote important works in prose.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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