Antique Print-DECORATION-SHIELD-HELMET-SATYR-ORCHID-PL. 23-Pequegnot-Bossi-1862

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Four decorative elements, three with military theme (crossed maces behind a shield with a quiver; a crossed mace and quiver behind a plumed helmet; a staff and shield), the fourth a vase with orchid-like flower above a sculpted satyr’s head. All four with a floral base.

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Description

Four decorative elements, three with military theme (crossed maces behind a shield with a quiver; a crossed mace and quiver behind a plumed helmet; a staff and shield), the fourth a vase with orchid-like flower above a sculpted satyr’s head. All four with a floral base.

Made by Auguste Pequegnot after Benigno Bossi.

Medium: Handcoloured etching. on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 36 x 27.7 cm (14.17 x 10.91 inch). Image size: 30.5 x 24 cm. (12.01 x 9.45 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Light ghosting from previous matting. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DECORATION-SHIELD-HELMET-SATYR-ORCHID-PL. 23 | DPO-PCO-1-127

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The original design by Bossi from 1770. This print originates from ‘Ornements Vases et Decorations’ by Pequegnot, published 1862-1870.

Biography engraver: Auguste Pequegnot (1819-1878) was a French painter and engraver. He painted mainly landscapes and women, under tutelage of Master Ciceri. His main engraving work was ‘Ornements Vases et Decorations’, a series of 100 etchings of architectural, sculptural and decorative arts. Benigno Bossi (1727-1800) was an Italian painter, engraver and stucco artist.

Additional information

Dimensions 27 × 36 × 1 cm

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