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March 1924, 2022
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LOT 137

Lot 137

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778)

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778)
Lot 137 Details
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778), Italian

VASI ANTICHI DI MARMO ECCELLENTEMENTE SCOLPITI…, 1778

Etching with letters on laid paper representing three antique marble vases in the collection of Sir Townley; signed “Cavalier Piranesi F.” in the plate lower right
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Plate 21 ins x 15.25 ins; 53.3 cms x 38.7 cms; Sheet 22.75 ins x 16.75 ins; 57.8 cms x 42.5 cms

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $366
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778)
  • Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778)
  • Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

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