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Rare 18th Century Large Engraving Antiquities of Athens James Basire
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Rare 18th Century Large Engraving Antiquities of Athens James Basire

18th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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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 Architectural Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA727380
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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.
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 Architectural Engraving to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA727380
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical mythological male figure swimming in relief style on cream paper.
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Archive I An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical mythological male figure swimming in relief style on cream paper.

RARE 18TH CENTURY LARGE Engraving Antiquities of Athens James Basire

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Somerset
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Karen Tarleton
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical mythological male figure swimming in relief style on cream paper.
RARE 18TH CENTURY LARGE Engraving Antiquities of Athens James Basire
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An 18th-century monochrome copperplate engraving depicting a classical mythological male figure swimming in relief style on cream paper.
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An 18th-century architectural engraving is a fine art print produced by incising architectural or sculptural subjects onto a copper plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper to document classical antiquities.

These prints were executed using oil-based carbon ink printed onto handmade rag paper, often displaying visible plate marks and deckled edges characteristic of period hand-press printing.

Authentic prints feature a distinct indented plate mark around the image, heavy cotton or linen rag paper with potential watermarks, fine incised line work, and period engraver inscriptions.

Classical engravings are routinely mounted in dark wood or gilded frames with archival mats and arranged in symmetrical gallery grids or positioned as singular focal points in traditional studies and hallways.

To prevent foxing and deterioration, keep paper prints out of direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and frame them using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials.
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