ITALY, Roma. Set of 200 Grand Tour Plaster of Paris Intaglio Positives in Original Case. By Pietro Bracci (1700-1773).CNG Feature Auction 115 World Medals, Plaster of Paris Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Roma. Set of 200 Grand Tour Plaster of Paris Intaglio Positives in Original Case. By Pietro Bracci (1700-1773). 200 oval and circular plaster of Paris intaglio positives of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan themes and portraits, attached to four indigo paper-lined stackable birch trays, with each intaglio numbered on their respective gilt setting; each tray numbered in front in India ink. Interior of lid containing contemporary printed paper label indicating manufacture. Overall dimensions: 209.55mm x 336.55mm x 107.55mm. See Waddington’s (24 October 2019), lot 27 (for another four-tray example). Minor damage and cracks present on intaglio numbers 21, 134, 135, 154, and 175. As made. |