PIRANESI, G.B. (1720-78):
Prisoners on a projecting Platform, from the Invenzioni Capric di Carceri, a set of 14 in the first edition, 16 in the second
Etching, c.1749. Hind 10; Robison 36, first state before additional beams and a chain at right and considerable shading overall (the Roman numeral does not appear until the third state), a very early impression before dabbing under the platform as in the third issue of this state, ie. first or second issue printed 1749-58.
Watermark: Fleur-de-lis in single circle
A very fine, atmospheric impression with a great range of tone, wide margins. Some printing smudges in the margins in no way affecting the image, pale discolouration in places, the usual central fold, in very good condition. 413 x 545mm.
$18,000
