1780 ENGRAVING D'HERCULANUM MYTHOLOGY SATYR BACCHUS

1780 ENGRAVING D'HERCULANUM MYTHOLOGY SATYR BACCHUS (image 1/1)
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1780 ENGRAVING D'HERCULANUM MYTHOLOGY SATYR BACCHUS Herculaneum, the ITALIAN city counted 5000 inhabitants. It was a residential city, with the richest villas facing the sea. At the time of eruption of Vesuvius, August 24 79 AD, it was buried under a thick layer of lava. It was found in 1711. Excavations began at Herculaneum in 1747 and reproductions of the paintings became very popular as models in the decoration of 18th century drawing rooms. The ORIGINAL engraving being offered came from " 1780 LES ANTIQUITES D'HERCULANUM ", PRINTED IN PARIS. Printed on heavy rag paper of the period with sharp dark lines to create the images. OFFERING ENGRAVING 141/142 SHOWING IN THE TOP ART WORK A SATYR AND ON THE BOTTOM ART WORK A CEREMONY FOR BACCHUS. OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS DUPLICATES DESIGNS AND PAINTING OF PARTS OF THE CITY. ENGRAVING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH VERY MINOR AGE SPOTTING(LIGHT WATER STAIN ON LOWER LEFT CORNER OUTSIDE SUBJECT MATTER). SIZE IS 8 IN. X 5 IN. Shipping in US $3.50, Canada $4.50 and all others $6.25. CONNOR ENTERPRISES shown on the above picture will not be on the purchased product. INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED. IF YOU DESIRE INSURANCE, MAKE A REQUEST. INSURANCE WILL BE CHARGED AT THE RATES OF THE SHIPPING COMPANY. USPS (USA ONLY) RATES ARE $1.35 FOR 1ST $50.00, $2.40FOR $100, AND $1.00 FOR EACH $100 TAFTER. ABOVE INSURANCE read more
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