Giuseppe Mannocchi (circa 1731-1782)

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Giuseppe Mannocchi (circa 1731-1782)

A Lunette decorated with Putti, Griffins and Grapes; and A Coffered Ceiling decorated with Griffins, after Vasari

signed, dated and inscribed 'di Giorgio Vasari nel palazzo Vechio in Firenze' and 'Io. Giuseppe, Manocchie Romano 1763.' (1) and 'nel palazo Vechio in Firenze di Giorgio Vasari (2); black chalk, watercolour
292 x 428mm. and 181 x 343mm.; and a drawing by the same handof an antique ceiling inscribed 'Sofitto antico covoto da un disegno di S: bartolli' (3)

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Mannocchi was a Roman architect, engraver and draughtsman who worked extensively for English patrons on the Grand Tour. He came to England and worked for the Adam brothers, and some of his ornamental drawings from this period are in the Victoria and Albert Museum

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