Carceri d'Invenzione: Plate VIII (F. 31; H. 8; R. 34)
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Carceri d'Invenzione: Plate VIII (F. 31; H. 8; R. 34)
etching with engraving, circa 1749, from the set of fourteen in this edition, Hind's first state (of three), Robison's first state (of six), before the major re-work and signature, a fine, atmospheric impression, from the First Edition, First through Third Issues, 1749-60, published by G. Bouchard, Rome, watermark single-encircled Fleur-de-Lys (H. 1), with margins, the usual central horizontal fold (backed), a split at the left edge extending 20mm. into the subject, a few further short tears at the sheet edges, one or two small perforations in the lower margin, some light foxing and discolouration in the margins, lesser defects
P. 545 x 400mm.
Carceri d'Invenzione: Plate VIII (F. 31; H. 8; R. 34)
etching with engraving, circa 1749, from the set of fourteen in this edition, Hind's first state (of three), Robison's first state (of six), before the major re-work and signature, a fine, atmospheric impression, from the First Edition, First through Third Issues, 1749-60, published by G. Bouchard, Rome, watermark single-encircled Fleur-de-Lys (H. 1), with margins, the usual central horizontal fold (backed), a split at the left edge extending 20mm. into the subject, a few further short tears at the sheet edges, one or two small perforations in the lower margin, some light foxing and discolouration in the margins, lesser defects
P. 545 x 400mm.