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Rare Antique Frontispiece of a Work about Ancient Chandeliers, 1781

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Antique frontispiece of volume 3 of 'Manuale di varj ornamenti tratti dalle fabbriche, e frammenti antichi' by Carlo Antonini. This work contains a series of ancient chandeliers. Artists and Engravers: Carlo Antonini was a draughtsman, engraver and architect. He worked in Rome and Modena. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1781 Overall size: 23 x 34.5 cm. Image size: 15.5 x 21.5 cm. We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1781
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-026751stDibs: LU3054325957872
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