Giambattista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Piramide di C. Cestio (Tomb of Caius Cestius). (Pl. des Vedute di Roma). 1756. Etching and burin. 532 x 390. Hind 36. Very fine proof on strong white laid paper, of the 1st state (of 3), before the number in the upper right corner. Normal median vertical fold, consolidated on verso. Slight foxing and light traces of oxidation. Dust and traces of handling creases at right edge. Full margins. Roman print. 

Provenance: Michel Romand (1929-2013), great-grandson of Edmond Sagot (1857-1917).
Live Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 22

Giambattista Piranesi (1720-1778) Piramide di C. Cestio (Tomb of Caius Cestius). (Pl. des Vedute di Roma). 1756. Etching and burin. 532 x 390. Hind 36. Very fine proof on strong white laid paper, of the 1st state (of 3), before the number in the upper right corner. Normal median vertical fold, consolidated on verso. Slight foxing and light traces of oxidation. Dust and traces of handling creases at right edge. Full margins. Roman print. Provenance: Michel Romand (1929-2013), great-grandson of Edmond Sagot (1857-1917).

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€585
Buyer's premium
30%
Giambattista Piranesi (1720-1778) Piramide di C. Cestio (Tomb of Caius Cestius). (Pl. des Vedute di Roma). 1756. Etching and burin. 532 x 390. Hind 36. Very fine proof on strong white laid paper, of the 1st state (of 3), before the number in the upper right corner. Normal median vertical fold, consolidated on verso. Slight foxing and light traces of oxidation. Dust and traces of handling creases at right edge. Full margins. Roman print. Provenance: Michel Romand (1929-2013), great-grandson of Edmond Sagot (1857-1917).
Sale Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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