Castor and Pollux

Description: Castor and Pollux This plate is from the scarce Florence edition of d'Hancarville's famous work on Sir William Hamilton's collection of antique vases - 'Antiquites Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines, tirees du Cabinet de M. William Hamilton.' It was first published in 1767, this edition is 1801-1808. Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) was the British ambassador to the Court of the Two Sicilys. Living in Naples, he was in a perfect position to acquire the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases being unearthed around Naples. He was quick to understand the importance of the vases to the study of ancient art and history. His first collection of vases was sold to the British Museum in 1772 Very few sets were produced due to the expense of printing and colouring this sumptuous work. 'Pag 4 pl.9' inscribed in ink top right corner. A few small marks outside platemark. SHIPPING RETURNS PAYMENT Shipping is by Australia Post. Handling time is 1 Business Day. Express and Registered post offered by arrangement. Returns excepted if returned within 30 days. Buyer pays return postage. Paypal ABOUT OUR COMPANY Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter. © Copyright 2017

Price: 280 AUD

Location: Melbourne

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