Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) Two Engravings of Antique Vases: Veduta di Prospetto di un Vaso antico di Marmo con suo

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)

Two Engravings of Antique Vases: Veduta di Prospetto di un Vaso antico di Marmocon suo Piedestallo and Veduta in Prospettiva per angolo di un ant.
Signed "Cav. Piranesi F." in the plates l.r. Engravings on paper, plate sizes to 28 1/2 x 18 1/8 in. (72.8 x 46.0 cm),framed. Condition: Prospetto with scattered pale fox marks, Prospettiva with small ink stain to l.r., not examined out of frames.

Literature: Luigi Ficacci, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Complete Etchings (Koln: Taschen, 2000),p. 622, nos. 788 and 789.
Estimate $800-1,200

Although the works were not examined out of the frames, there are no significant condition issues to report. They are presented in matching frames measuring 39 x 28 inches each.


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