Lot 65A: Arnold Van Westerhout (Flemish, 1651-1725), Scenographia Machinae Qua Clemente XI Pont Max, Inscribed in the plate "Arnoldus Van Wester

Name: Arnold Van Westerhout (Flemish, 1651-1725), Scenographia Machinae Qua Clemente XI Pont Max, Inscribed in the plate "Arnoldus Van Wester
Brand: Skinner
SKU: d24e05d9f4

Est: $100 USD - $300 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USApril 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Arnold Van Westerhout (Flemish, 1651-1725)

Scenographia Machinae Qua Clemente XI Pont Max
Inscribed in the plate "Arnoldus Van Westerhout, Antwerp...Sculpsit" l.l.
Etching on paper, plate size 18 5/8 x 39 1/8 in. (47.0 x 99.7 cm), unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Tears, creases, rippling, toning, staining, soiling, sheet with piercing.

N.B. This print depicts the process of reclaiming the Colonna Antonina in Rome, which had been rediscovered in 1703 and was raised from the ground by Francesco Fontana (1668–1708) in 1705.

Artist or Maker

Arnold van Westerhout

Condition Report

Full title inscription reads, "Scenographia Machinae qua Clemente XI Pont. Max. An. D. MDCCV Columna cum Stylobata Apotheoseos Imp. T. Aelij Antonini Pij Augusti eruta est e ruderibus Campi Martii"

Sheet size approximately 21 1/2 x 44 inches. Sheet had once been cut or perhaps separated along a deep crease, with the right 1/3 of the image now being joined to the main sheet with an extra strip of paper to the reverse. The image does not perfectly align, the pieced part being about 1/8 inch off of alignment. Tears along crease at left center, measuring from about 3/4 to 1-1/2 in. Other nicks and tears along edges of sheet, largest one l.l. measuring about 2-1/2. and extending into the image and repaired with cellophane tape top the reverse and with a second, 2-inch tear affecting the image u.r.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

Discovery

Skinner

April 17, 2013, 02:00 PM EST

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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