Three Volume Set of Grand Tour Intaglios from Francesco Carnesecchi

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Description

Three Volume Set of Grand Tour Intaglios from Francesco Carnesecchivolumes 2, 4 and 5. Each volume double sided. The book spine stamped Carnesecchi Impronte Di Gemme. Featuring 268 plaster intaglios. Francesco Carnesecchi was a renowned 19th century master gem and intaglio engraver who also sold art to Grand Tour travelers. Examples of his intaglios are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York etc.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.88 in (32.72 cm)
Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)

Sold As: Set of 3

Additional information

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Italy

PERIOD

1850-1859

MATERIALS

Leather, Paper, Plaster

IN THE STYLE OF

Grand Tour

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

1850

CONDITION

Fair. Wear to spine. Boards worn. Leather scuffed and cracked. Intaglios are in excellent condition.