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Mezzotint Engraving Etching "A Fruit Piece" '1779' by Josiah Boydell

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JOSIAH BOYDELL AFTER MICHELANGELO DI CAMPIDOGLIO British, 1752-1817 "A Fruit Piece" (1779) Mezzotint on paper Item # C104056 A finely preserved and unframed mezzotint on paper by Josiah Boydell of Joseph Farington's drawing of Michelangelo di Campidoglio's painting circa 1779. The same print is held in the permanent collections of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre of Queen's College in Canada, the Christ Church Art Gallery in New Zealand and the Fralin Museum of Art in Virginia. The condition is notable. Measurements: 13 1/2" W x 15 1/4" H Condition Report: In very fine condition. Trace discoloration in margins. Unframed. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.  The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1779
  • Condition:
    In very fine condition. Trace discoloration in margins. Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C1040561stDibs: LU1059027316002
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