Wilmington, DE
Details
- Dimensions
- 22.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 26.75ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Mythology
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- In very good condition as shown. In very good condition as shown. less
- Description
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Pompeii Herculaneum 18th C Set 5 Framed Engravings Greek Mythology Hand Painted Color Gouache Wall Art Neoclassic Style Interior Decor …
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Pompeii Herculaneum 18th C Set 5 Framed Engravings Greek Mythology Hand Painted Color Gouache Wall Art Neoclassic Style Interior Decor Foyer
Set of five exquisite, hand-colored, large 18th-century vertical copper engravings depicting 1st-century frescoes found in the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum after centuries buried in the ashes of Vesuvius eruption. These engravings illustrated "Delle antichità di Ercolano" by Ottavio Antonio Baiardi (1694-1764) and Pasquale Carcani (1721-1783) first published in Naples in 1757.
Outstanding as wall decor for a foyer, living room, hallway, or similar spaces, when hung at a height where they can be appreciated in detail. They seamlessly fit into a variety of decors, including neoclassic, modern, traditional, and more.
Engravings are inscribed as follows:
Pag. 255. Nic.s Vanni Rom: Reg. Delin. Nolli fc.
Pag. 303. M. Nolli Sc.
Pag. 313. Gio: Morg: Regius dis. Philippus de Grado Incise.
Pag. 325. Gio Morg. Reg. dis. Nolli Scul.
Pag. 353. Gio Casanova Del. P. Campana Inc.
They come beautifully presented with French matting decorated with ink lines and watercolor wash and framed, ready for display. All have Christies labels on the reverse. Part of a larger collection listed separately. Shipped fully insured with tracking number.
Measurements: Frames: 26 3/4" high by 22 3/4" wide approximately. less
Wilmington, DE
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