{"product_id":"antique-18thc-roman-architectural-engraving-three-grand-columns-of-rome-carlo-losi-1773-provenance-custom-framed-by-j-pocker-son-nyc-copy","title":"Giovanni Battista Piranesi \"Le Antichità Romane Vol. IV Pl. XLII\" Engraving 1756-1757 Provenance Custom Framed by J. Pocker \u0026 Son, NYC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Price Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The price listed above covers the item only. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include shipping or professional crating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is too large for standard delivery. After checkout, we will contact you with a professional crating and freight quote. We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e link or call us with your delivery zip code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiovanni Battista Piranesi \"Le Antichità Romane Vol. IV Pl. XLII\" Engraving 1756-1757\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance Custom Framed by J. Pocker \u0026amp; Son, NYC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Approx. \u003cspan\u003e34 1\/4\" Wide x 26 1\/4\" High\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving Image Approx. \u003cspan\u003e24\" Wide x 16\" High (60.9 cm x 40.6 cm) — Full Grand Folio impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale is a museum-caliber, grand folio 18th-century architectural copperplate etching and engraving on paper by the legendary Italian master printmaker and architect, Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This rare plate represents a flawless intersection of classical archaeology, masterful artistry, and impeccable, documented 20th-century American provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis print is Plate XLII (42) from Volume IV of Piranesi’s foundational four-volume archaeological masterwork, Le Antichità Romane, originally published in Rome between 1756 and 1757.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Left Margin: Inscribed \"Tom. IV\" designating the volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Right Margin: Inscribed \"XLII\" designating the plate number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom Right Plate Corner: Signed in the copperplate: \"Piranesi Archit. dis. inc.\" (Piranesi Architect, drew and engraved it), guaranteeing its authentic studio lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right side of the plate features Piranesi's signature vertical measurement column, recording precise classical proportions in ancient Roman modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is housed in a spectacular, classic gold-leaf style wood frame and custom double French mat. The framing was executed by J. Pocker \u0026amp; Son, one of New York City’s most prestigious historic custom framers (established 1926). Known for museum-quality conservation, the archival backing and professional matting have kept this antique print in excellent condition, shielding it from typical environmental wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Private Estate of David J. Bikoff, M.D., P.A., of New Jersey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition, displaying strong, crisp impression lines and superb tonal contrast between the rich ink and paper. The paper exhibits a beautiful, uniform aged tone consistent with 18th-century handmade rag paper. The custom gold-fillet wood frame and multi-tiered matting show minimal vintage wear, remain structurally sound, and are ready for immediate gallery exhibition or high-end residential display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49840419438842,"sku":"60","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/42467F5C-59C6-4A2F-A37A-C271ED97C2C2.jpg?v=1790613762","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-18thc-roman-architectural-engraving-three-grand-columns-of-rome-carlo-losi-1773-provenance-custom-framed-by-j-pocker-son-nyc-copy","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}