Copper plate engraving with hand-coloring on laid paper titled "Nocerra In Appennino Monte," engraved by Frans Hogenberg after a drawing by Depingebat Georgius Hoefnagle, from CIVITATES ORBIS TERRARUM, edited by Georg Braun, Cologne, circa 1577. Depicts a group of travellers approaching Nocera, a comune in Campagnia, Italy, located in the Apennine Mountains. Title, top center, […]
Lot 972: 2 Johannes Kip Architectural Engravings of English Estates & 1 English Watercolor
Three (3) English works on paper. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) copper plate architectural engravings with later handcoloring on laid paper depicting bird's eye views of English manor houses, drawn and engraved by Johannes Kip (Netherlands/United Kingdom, 1652-1722), from THE ANCIENT AND PRESENT STATE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE, by Sir Robert Atkyns, London, 1712. Includes Plate 307: WOTTON […]
Lot 973: 4 Colen Campbell English Architectural Elevation Engravings, incl. St. Paul's Church
Four (4) architectural elevations, copper plate engravings on laid paper, engraved by Henry Hulsbergh (Netherlands/United Kingdom, d. 1729) after drawings by Colen Campbell (United Kingdom, 1676-1729), from VITRUVIUS BRITANNICUS, OR THE BRITISH ARCHITECT by Campbell, London, circa 1715-25. Includes: one (1) Page 22, Vol 2: THE EAST PROSPECT OF ST PAUL CHURCH COVENT GARDEN TO […]
Lot 970: 4 Roman Vase Engravings
Four (4) copper plate engravings, likely after Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italy, 1720-1778) depicting Ancient Roman vases, including two (2) from the Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican City, and two (2) from the Galleria Giustiniani, Rome. Volume and plate numbers, top left and right of plate, Italian text, lower left and right of plate. All housed and […]
Lot 971: 5 Neoclassical Prints, incl. 4 After Appiani, Napoleon Related
Items 1-4: Four (4) Neo-Classical prints after engravings by Michele Bisi and Giuseppe Longhi of fresco paintings by Andrea Appiani the Elder (Italy, 1754-1817), made for the Cariatides Room of the Royal Palace of Milan at the request of Napoleon I, Emperor of France, circa 1801-1807. These prints appeared in FASTES DE NAPOLEON PREMIER, published […]
Lot 967: 2 Wood Dome Top Storage Boxes, incl. Burl & Coromandel
Two (2) wood dome top storage boxes, including one burl wood tea caddy with marquetry inlay and two inner lidded compartments and one coromandel document box with brass and silver overlay mounts, the interior lined with satin. 5 5/8" H x 8 3/4" W x 4 1/2" D and 6 3/4" H x 9" W […]
Lot 968: Italian Watercolor Classical Scene, signed Abel
Italian watercolor miniature painting depicting The Three Graces reclining on clouds and holding a floral garland with a cherub flying upper left. Signed lower left "Abel". Titled "The Three Graces" in Italian en verso and additionally signed in Italian. Housed is a wood frame with leather backing. Sight: 5 3/8" H x 8" W. Framed: […]
Lot 969: 3 Piranesi Engravings
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778), 3 engravings. 1st item: Frontispiece for Antichita Romane Vol. 2, first issued 1756, depicting the meeting of the Via Appia and the Via Ardeatina. Engraving on laid paper. Plate- 15 3/4" x 25". Frame – 26 1/2" x 36 1/2". 2nd item: "Altro Candelabro Antico," (candelabrum in the Vatican collection), […]
Lot 965: 2 Copper Lustre Pitchers & 4 Pcs. Decorative Glassware, 6 items
Two (2) 19th century copper lustre pitchers and four (4) pieces of decorative glassware, 6 items total. 1st item: Large copper lustreware pitcher with blue band to the neck with applied copper geometric design, ribbed body and leaf handle and spout. 7 1/2" H. 2nd item: Copper lustre pitcher with brown band around the body […]
Lot 966: Engraved Cut Glass Whiskey Decanter & 9 Colored Glass Tumblers
Engraved cut glass whiskey decanter and nine (9) colored glass tumblers. 1st item: Philadelphia A & H Myers retailer engraved cut crystal whiskey decanter, cylindrical form with a panel cut shoulder and base and faceted stopper. One side engraved "Gold Medal/ A & H Myers/Schuylkill/Pure Rye Whiskey" with additional engraved foliate bands above and below […]