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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)

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Fascinated by the historic grandeur of the monuments of ancient and modern (18th century) Rome, Piranesi spent a lifetime recording the images of Roman remains. An architect by trade, though never accomplished in the profession, and passionate about archeology, Piranesi combined his interests with his creative energy to produce a large body of detailed etchings illustrating the imposing structures of Roman grandeur. Piranesi returned again and again to popular views of Rome to reinterpret scenes from varying angles, lights, and perspectives. Piranesi’s etchings were popular and important souvenirs of Rome for European visitors making the Grand Tour of Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Vedute di Roma (Views of Rome)

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  Vedutta di Piazza Navona (View of the Piazza Navona)
  Etching from Views of Rome, 1751. Reference: Hind 16 iv/vi. Roman edition.
  16 x 21-1/2 inches.
  [30606c]
  $2800
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  The So-Called Villa of Maecenas at Tivoli, Interior
  Etching from Views of Rome, 1764. Signed in the plate. References: Hind 73ii/iv, Focillon 769. First Paris edition (before addition of numbers). Centerfold and pinholes for stretching along left margin edge as issued. Soft creases in outer margins, previous hinge top verso.
  18-3/4 x 24-3/4 inches.
  [30036c]
  $1500
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  The Arch of Septimius Severus
  Etching. For series Views of Rome. Hind 99 i/iii. Small margins. Fleur de lis in double oval watermark.
  18-5/8 x 27-7/8 inches.
  [29454c]
  $2800
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  The Porta Maggiore, originally an Achway of the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus
  Etching. For series Views of Rome. Hind 119 i/iii. Small margins, trimmed to plate mark at top and bottom.
  19-1/8 x 27-5/8 inches.
  [29453c]
  SOLD
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  View of the Piazza di Monte Cavallo
  Etching for Views of Rome, 1773. References: Hind 103 i/iv, F. 732, W-E 223, C. 709. First state, impression before numbers. Centerfold as issued.
  18-5/8 x 27-7/8 inches.
  [24163]
  SOLD
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  Interior view of the so-called Tempio della Tosse
  Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 203, F 775; C 803; H 70i/iii.
  24-3/4 x 18-1/4 inches.
  [24162]
  $1800
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  View of the Temple of the Camenae...
  Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 239, F 827; C 746; H 106i/iv.
  18-3/4 x 28-1/8 inches.
  [23922]
  SOLD
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  Interior view of the Basilica of St. John Latern...
  Etching. For series Views of Rome. References: W-E 221, F 726; C 697; H 88ii/v.
  17-1/8 x 27 inches.
  [23931]
  SOLD

Other Series

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  Sala all’uso degli Antichi Romani... (Hall in the Corinthian Order)
  Etching for Prima Parte di Architecture e Prospettive (Part One of Architecture and Perspective), 1748. Reference: Robinson 7 iv/vi, Wilton-Ely 9. Early Roman edition (1750-60). Minor faint stain in top margin.
  10-1/4 x 14-1/4 inches.
  [30607c]
  $700
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  Arco di Constantino (Arch of Constantine)
  Etching for Antichità Romane (Roman Antiquities), 1748. Reference: Wilton-Ely 112, Focillon 50. Roman edition (1750-60). Some faint spots of foxing.
  5 x 10-1/4 inches.
  [30608c]
  $475
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  Vestigi del Tempio di Giove Statore (The Temple of Castor and Pollux)
  Etching for Alcune di Archi Troinfali (Some views of Triumphal Arches). Reference: Wilton-Ely 113, Focillon 51. Early Roman edition, c. 1760. Some very minor spots of foxing.
  5-1/8 x 10-1/2 inches.
  [30609c]
  $450
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  Scenographia Pontis Hodie Mollis (The Bridge Known as Ponte Mollo)
  Etching for Campus Martius. Reference: Wilton-Ely 600, Focillon 469. First Paris Edition. Printer’s crease in bottom margin.
  9-3/8 x 14 inches.
  [30610c]
  $850
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  Al Signor Thomasso Moore Slade Cavaliere Inglese Seguace, ed Amatore delle Belle Arti
  Etching, 1778. For series Vasi, Candelabri.... Small margins. Ficacci #771.
  27-7/8 x 14 inches.
  [29455c]
  $850
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  Marble altar in the form of a tripod vase...
  Etching. For series Vasi, Candelabri.... References: W-E 916, F 629; C 537.
  20-3/4 x 15-1/4 inches.
  [23942]
  $700
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  Candelabro Prominiente de Palazzo Salviati
  Plate 107 for Vasi, Candelabri..., 1778. Etching. References: Ficacci 847, Focillon 715, Witton-Ely 1002. Centerfold as issued. One small spot of foxing in image.
  25-1/2 x 16 inches.
  [27757c]
  $1100
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  Altra Veduta in Prospetti Va Dell’altro Candelabro Antico...
  Plate 108 for Vasi, Candelabri..., 1778. Etching. References: Ficacci 848, Focillon 716, Witton-Ely 1003. Centerfold as issued.
  25-1/2 x 16 inches.
  [27758c]
  $1100

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