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Large 18th Engraving Antiquities of Athens Satyr Bames Basire
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Large 18th Engraving Antiquities of Athens Satyr Bames Basire

18th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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Stunning Large engraving by James Basire of the Antiquities of Athens.

The Choregic monument of Lysicrates is one of the earliest in Greece to use the Corinthian architectural order. The frieze running around the top of the monument show Dionysos and his satyrs attacking some pirates who had kidnapped him. The defeated pirates jumped overboard and turned into dolphins.

Please look at my other items as I do have others for sale.

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Karen 07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this 18th Century Classical Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA569264
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Stunning Large engraving by James Basire of the Antiquities of Athens.
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The Choregic monument of Lysicrates is one of the earliest in Greece to use the Corinthian architectural order.
Karen Tarleton

The frieze running around the top of the monument show Dionysos and his satyrs attacking some pirates who had kidnapped him. The defeated pirates jumped overboard and turned into dolphins.

Please look at my other items as I do have others for sale.

FREE shipping

Many thanks

Karen 07866 475069

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this 18th Century Classical Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA569264
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical relief frieze with two figures on cream paper.
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Archive I An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical relief frieze with two figures on cream paper.

Large 18th Engraving Antiquities of Athens Satyr Bames Basire

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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical relief frieze with two figures on cream paper.
Large 18th Engraving Antiquities of Athens Satyr Bames Basire
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical relief frieze with two figures on cream paper.
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  • ObjectFine Art Prints
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome, Cream
  • MotifsClassical figures, relief frieze, drapery, torch
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This large 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving by James Basire depicts a classical relief frieze on cream paper, showing classical figures including satyrs and men in motion with drapery and a torch. The paper displays aged tone variations, dark border mount framing, and delicate engraved linework with ink wash tones in the central rocky terrain. Measuring 37 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the framed print has a substantial scale suited for display. Ideal for a gentleman's library or study, the piece hangs effectively on a narrow wall space to bring neoclassical architectural interest to an interior scheme. The monochrome palette coordinates with traditional wood panelling, muted paint colours, and period furniture collections.

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Neoclassical engravings from the 18th century are detailed monochrome prints produced via copperplate intaglio processes, created to record and disseminate classical Greek and Roman art, architecture, and sculpture.

These prints were traditionally rendered using oil-based carbon ink pressed onto handmade rag paper, creating distinct impressed plate marks around the printed image boundary.

Authentic prints feature visible plate mark indentations along the border, evidence of handmade laid paper with chain lines or watermarks, and fine line detail characteristic of manual burin engraving rather than modern dot-matrix printing.

Classical prints can be framed in dark timber or understated black mouldings, displayed either as standalone accent pieces in study areas or arranged symmetrically within curated gallery wall schemes.

To prevent foxing and fading, mount prints using acid-free archival mats and display them behind UV-protective glass away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp conditions.
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