DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Decorative Arts, Fine Jewelry, Antique Furniture & Rugs

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1400

TWO AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI ETCHINGS

Estimate: $150 - $350

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
TWO AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (ITALIAN, 1720-1778) ETCHINGS, H 28 1/4", L 19 1/4":The first "Veduta dell’Arco di Settimio Severo" (View of the Arch of Septimius Severus [with the Temple of Saturn in the background]), from "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome), the second "Avanzi degl’ Aquedotti Neroniani" (Ruins of the Aqueduct of Nero). Both framed and matted under glass. From the Estate of Palmer T. Heenan, Grosse Pointe Park.

Condition

The Arch of Septimius Severus showing areas of toning and discoloration, especially towards the upper half of the etching. Please note, these items have not been examined out of the frame.