Emporium | June 11, 2025
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 749
Domenica Piaggio, Engraving and Preparatory Drawing
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$50
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(or Delpino DePiaggio, Italian, died 1821)
Two Portraits of Nicolao Traverso: top drawing with "MS" unidentified collector's mark (Lugt 5238), also "Carlo Prayer" collector's mark (Lugt 2044), pencil on laid paper, sheet 5-3/8 x 5-3/8 in.; bottom engraving reverse image of top drawing: "Nicolao Traverso/Insigni Sculpturi Genuensi/Dominicus Piaggius", 1811, artist name and date inscribed along circle, "Carlo Prayer" collector's mark (Lugt 2044), engraving on wove paper, sheet 12-1/4 x 8-3/4 in., both works with indistinct blue ink inscription verso and date "1977"; gilt wood and composition frame, 23-5/8 x 13-3/8 x 1 in.
Provenance: Captain Carlo Prayer (1826-1900) Milan, Italy (collector's stamps); Christie's London, July 05, 1988; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Captain Carlo Prayer (1826-1900) Milan, Italy (collector's stamps); Christie's London, July 05, 1988; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
top image mounted, areas of loss with conservation, both hinged at top corners, toning, foxing, creasing, handling grime; frame with light wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
