GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)
The Staircase with Trophies, from: Carceri d'Invenzione
etching and engraving, circa 1749-60, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in a Circle (probably Robison 5, dated circa 1748-60), a fine impression of Robison's first state (of seven), with strong contrasts, from the First Edition, First to Second Issues, with wide margins, in very good condition
Plate 557 x 406 mm.
Sheet 710 x 511 mm.
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)
The Staircase with Trophies, from: Carceri d'Invenzione
etching and engraving, circa 1749-60, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in a Circle (probably Robison 5, dated circa 1748-60), a fine impression of Robison's first state (of seven), with strong contrasts, from the First Edition, First to Second Issues, with wide margins, in very good condition
Plate 557 x 406 mm.
Sheet 710 x 511 mm.
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