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Lot 858

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Estimate: $600 - $900

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(Italian, 1720-1778)Two etchings: Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore from Vedute di Roma, Rome, 1750-78; Tempio detto volgarm di Giano.. Temple of Janus from Le Antichita Romane, Rome, circa 1748; on laid paper, largest plate 18-3/4 x 27-3/4 in., pages 20-3/4 x 29-3/4 in.; unframed

Condition

pencil inscriptions, few creases, handling grime, "Tempio" with two holes and a tear, stains "Veduta" with paper and glue residue in margins, binding holes left, some toning