Vases, Candelabras, Urns, Tripods, Lights, Altars, Antique Ornaments by Giovanni Battista Piranesi Most of the exquisite Prints are from the famous "Vasi Candelabri Cippi Sarcofagi Tripodi Lucerne Ed Ornamenti Antichi Disegn Ed Inc Dal Cav Gio Batta Piranesi Pubblicati l'anno MDCCLXXIIX".   Piranesi, Giovanni Battista. (born October 4, 1720 in Mestre / Venice - died November 9, 1778 in Rome). Architect, archeologist, master designer and engraver. The measurements given are for the plate size. Each print has wide margins that are not included in the measurement. A few little spots of no importance so the the condition is Near Very Good. Sale! Discount! 40% Discount on All Prints with a PIRANESIVASE number on this page! Take 40% off the listed price. ! We accept reasonable offers.

"Ara o Mensa di Bacco" Altar or table of Bacchus. Copper etching by Francesco Piranesi (1758-1810), son of Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) After his own drawing. Published as plate VIII in the series ăRaccolta de Templi Antichi" by Francesco Piranesi Paris, 1836 Text below image: ăIn quest 'Ara rotunda e incise un inscrizione Greca, che dichiara qui questa mensa di Bacco Fu posta d'approntano Sacro Interprete o Sacerdote de suoi Misteri. Quali vengono indicata dal serpente cristato che la circonda, solito Simbolo di questa Divinita" The Ouroboros (snake biting itself in its own tail) is an old symbol, already found in Egyptian symbolism. The snake forming a closed circle symbolizing eternity. The Ouroboros is also symbolic in Alchemy. Strong impression. Printed on thick wove paper- Minimal traces of age and use. Condition is to be described as Very Good. Measurements: Image within plate marks: 38,5 x 25 cm (ca. 15.2 x 9.8") $ 750.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page. Here 40% = $ 450.00) Order Nr. PIRANESI255772

From: "Vasi Candelabri Cippi Sarcofagi Tripodi Lucerne Ed Ornamenti Antichi Disegn Ed Inc Dal Cav Gio Batta Piranesi Pubblicati l'anno MDCCLXXIIX" Copper engraving that is signed o the lower left "Cavalier Piranesi frl- e inc.". This antique tripod of marble was found in the villa of Emo. Cardinal Albani. A very good impression with clear deetails. Normal horizontal fold. Fine conditon with minoe signs of age and use in the margins. Page size: 77 x 56.5 cm ( 30.3 x 22.2") Image: 52.5 x 39 cm ( 20.6 x 15.5") $ 650.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASI251511

"Vaso antico di marmo, che si conserva nella Galleria del Palazzo dell'Ecc.mo Sig. Prencipe Barberini." 53.2 x 38.5 cm ( 20.9 x 15.2 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4102

"Vaso antico di marmo adorato di finissimi intagli ed arabeschi.." 53.2 x 38.5 cm ( 20.9 x 15.2 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4103

"Vaso cinerario di gran mole". 53.2 x 38.5 cm (20.9 x 15.2 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4104

"Cenerario antico di marmo, que si vede nel giardino Pontificio sul Quirinale". 52.7 x 38.5 cm (20.7 x 15.2 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4105

"Vaso cinerario antico di marmo di gran mole, che si vede nel Museo dell'Autore". 65.4 x 41.5 cm (25.7 x 16.3 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4106

"Due Urne cinerario...": 53 x 38.5 cm (20.7 x 15.2 ") $ 380.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE 4107

"Veduta in prospettiva dell'altro Candelabro antico che si vede nel Museo del Cavalier Piranesi". 66.5 x 35.1 cm (26.2 x 13.8 ") $ 450.00 Order Nr. PIRANESIVASE4108

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