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WINCKELMANN, Johann Joachim (1717-1768) . Storia delle arti del disegno presso gli antichi. Milan: nell'Imperial monistero di S. Ambrogio maggiore, 1779.
Italian translation edition of the famous essay defining the canons of pure beauty of ancient art so cherished by Neoclassicism. Magnificent engraved vignettes in the text by Domenico Cagnoni (?-1797). Like almost all copies, there are two cartouches with corrections on p. 63 of the first volume and p. 105 of the second volume.4to, (286 x 212 mm). Engraved vignettes to title pages-and in text, 18 plates, 6 of which folding, uncut copy on light blue paper (some wear). Contemporary carta rustica binding (lightly worn). Provenance: modern pencil notes to the endpapers and back of the second volume. (2)
ESTIMATE € 200 - 500
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COLLAERT, Adriaen (1560-1618). [Series of the 7 Roman basilicas]. [16th century].
COLLAERT, Adriaen (1560-1618). [Series of the 7 Roman basilicas]. [16th century].
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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FALDA, Giovanni Battista (1648-1678). Le fontane di Roma. Roma: Giacomo de Rossi, [1675-89].
FALDA, Giovanni Battista (1648-1678). Le fontane di Roma. Roma: Giacomo de Rossi, [1675-89].
ESTIMATE € 1,500 - 2,000
