Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1788)
THE MAN ON THE RACK (WILTON-ELY 27)
Etching and engraving, circa1749-50, on wove paper, from Carceri d'Invenzione, from Robison's sixth state of six, with full margins, framed.
Plate 22 3/8 x 16 3/8 inches; 568 x 416 mm.
Sheet 33 5/8 x 24 7/8 inches; 854 x 632 mm.
Frame 36 1/8 x 30 1/8 inches; 918 x 765 mm.
Sold for $882
Estimated at $600 - $800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1788)
THE MAN ON THE RACK (WILTON-ELY 27)
Etching and engraving, circa1749-50, on wove paper, from Carceri d'Invenzione, from Robison's sixth state of six, with full margins, framed.
Plate 22 3/8 x 16 3/8 inches; 568 x 416 mm.
Sheet 33 5/8 x 24 7/8 inches; 854 x 632 mm.
Frame 36 1/8 x 30 1/8 inches; 918 x 765 mm.
Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings / English & Continental Silver, V, Oct 20, 2022