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A refined original 18th-century copperplate etching by Nicolò Billy, taken from the monumental work "Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte," published …
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A refined original 18th-century copperplate etching by Nicolò Billy, taken from the monumental work "Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte," published by the Royal Printing House of Naples in 1757.
The work depicts a classical-style scene inspired by the frescoes discovered in the archaeological excavations of Herculaneum, depicting seated and standing female figures, a winged putto, and a male figure, in an elegant neoclassical style. The dark background highlights the delicacy of the draperies and the purity of the forms, executed with extreme technical precision.
The engraving is accompanied by a frame (with red mat and gilded edges), a protective glass, and an information sheet on the back certifying its origin and characteristics:
Author: Nicolò Billy
Work: Le Antichità di Ercolano, copperplate engraving
Publisher: Ottaviano Bajardi, Royal Printing House, Naples 1757
Technical characteristics
Technique: Copperplate
Period: 1757, 18th century
Engraving dimensions: 37 × 38 cm
Dimensions with frame: 58 × 50 cm
Condition: Excellent, slight age-related foxing (visible in photos), protective glass present This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 22.83ʺW × 1.97ʺD × 19.69ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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