GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI - The Daughters of Guercino - 18th Century Engraving

Rare antique - 18th century - original stipple engraving on heavy paper after the great 17th century Italian Baroque artist GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI 1591-1666 (also known as GUERCINO) - titled The Daughters of Guercino in the Dress of the Country Near Bologna - circa 1772. Most likely engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi in London in 1772. Titled in pencil at the bottom on the paper backing - The Daughters of Guercino - dedicated in pencil - from C.C.J. The over-all condition of this antique item is good - the engraving has been cut down from the original paper size to an oval - one straight edge cut in the paper (as photographed - not noticeable when framed - could be restored) - over-all foxing to the paper - partially applied with adhesive to an old paper backing (paper backing with foxing) - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of image - 9 1/2"W x 12"H. Mounted size - 10 1/2"W x 13 1/2"H.

Price - US $1,500.00

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