An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II | The Online Sale

Giovanni Battista Busiri

A pair of views: the Pyramid of Cestius and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella

Alternate Warehouse

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Giovanni Battista Busiri

Rome 1698–1757

A pair of views: the Pyramid of Cestius and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella

one inscribed along the lower stretcher: G. B. Busiri

inscribed along the upper stretcher: Tomb of Caius cestius at Rome / by Zuccarelli

the other inscribed along the lower stretcher: G. B. Busiri

inscribed along the upper stretcher: Tomb of Caius cestius at Rome / by Zuccarelli

a pair, both oil on canvas

one unframed: 32.3 x 42.5 cm.; 12¾ x 16¾ in.

framed: 44.8 x 55.4 cm.; 17⅝ x 21¾ in.

the other unframed: 32.4 x 42.8 cm.; 12¾ x 16⅞ in.

framed: 44.8 x 55.5 cm.; 17⅝ x 21⅞ in.

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Anonymous sale, London, Bonhams, 7 December 2011, lot 56;

Acquired subsequently by the present owner.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

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