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18th c. Italian Neoclassical Etchings Of Antiquities, Oil Lamps of Herculaneum

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Set of 12 framed copper etched plates depicting various ancient oil lamps and candelabra excavated from Herculaneum in the 18th century. These high quality etching show in exquisite detail the great quality and stunning variety of the oil lamps from the first excavations. These would make a compelling wall decoration in a library, den, living room or office. In black frames. Published in Naples 1792 "Le Lucerne Ed I Candelabri D'Ercolano" These can be purchased in smaller groups for $490 per pair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1792
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U11092080301150
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