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Decorative Works on Paper

Wed, Aug 9, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Thu, Aug 10, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Lot 61

AFTER BARTOLOMEO PINELLI (1781-1835): ISTORIA ROMANA: ONE HUNDRED AND NINE PLATES

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One hundred and nine etchings on wove paper, 1816. All approx. 12 5/8 x 17 in. (plate), 17 x 21 7/8 in. (sheet), all unframed. Note: This lot contains ninety-six of the total one hundred and one plates from the History of Rome. Lacking plates 39, 40, 62, 88, 96. There are several duplicate plates. Condition: All with margins, some staining, surface soiling and creasing, and remains of old binding holes; some with losses and tears. Condition reports for individual plates are not available.,