Pietro Scattaglia (XVI - Sfera Armillare
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Original copper engraving by Pietro Scattaglia (Venice, 1739–1810) titled Sfera Armillare, from the late 18th century, part of the Padovana edition of Encyclopédie Méthodique, in good condition and signed on the plate, measuring 39 cm by 50 cm.
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Astronomical Armillary Sphere - Pietro Scattaglia - 1785-1805 approx.
Refined and fascinating original copper engraving (etching) depicting an astronomical armillary sphere (Table 1 / Plate 1st), dating from the late 18th century (period 1784-1805).
The work is part of the famous Padua edition (Typografia del Seminario) of the Encyclopédie Méthodique. The plate was masterfully engraved by the renowned Venetian engraver Pietro Scattaglia (1739-1810), as shown by the signature "Scattaglia dir." at the lower right beneath the plate number (71). The marginal title reads "Astronomie, Sphère Armillaire".
• Author / Engraving direction: Pietro Scattaglia (Venice, 1739 - 1810)
• Era: End of the 18th century (1785-1805 approx.)
• Technique: Copper engraving (etching) on contemporary watermarked paper
• Subject: Astronomy / Ancient scientific instruments
The print shows a genuine patina with widespread and even browning of age and slight traces of foxing, which confer to the sheet the typical charm of antique documents. Overall it is in good condition. It is presented mounted with a passepartout within a sturdy handmade walnut wood frame, with a back decorated with lilies and a hook for immediate display.
Plate size 26 by 18 cm
Astronomical Armillary Sphere - Pietro Scattaglia - 1785-1805 approx.
Refined and fascinating original copper engraving (etching) depicting an astronomical armillary sphere (Table 1 / Plate 1st), dating from the late 18th century (period 1784-1805).
The work is part of the famous Padua edition (Typografia del Seminario) of the Encyclopédie Méthodique. The plate was masterfully engraved by the renowned Venetian engraver Pietro Scattaglia (1739-1810), as shown by the signature "Scattaglia dir." at the lower right beneath the plate number (71). The marginal title reads "Astronomie, Sphère Armillaire".
• Author / Engraving direction: Pietro Scattaglia (Venice, 1739 - 1810)
• Era: End of the 18th century (1785-1805 approx.)
• Technique: Copper engraving (etching) on contemporary watermarked paper
• Subject: Astronomy / Ancient scientific instruments
The print shows a genuine patina with widespread and even browning of age and slight traces of foxing, which confer to the sheet the typical charm of antique documents. Overall it is in good condition. It is presented mounted with a passepartout within a sturdy handmade walnut wood frame, with a back decorated with lilies and a hook for immediate display.
Plate size 26 by 18 cm
Details
Artist
Pietro Scattaglia (XVI
Title of artwork
Sfera Armillare
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
39 cm
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