Polidoro da Caravaggio, SCARCE Engraving of "Antique Vase" C. 1600's Original

Description: OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY GALERIE GABRIE! Artist: Vase by Polidoro Caldara da Caravaggio (Italian, 1571-1610), Etching by Aegidius Sadeler (Flemish, 1570-1629)Title: "Antique Vase"Signed: Lower RightApprox Size: 9 9/16" x 6 3/4", 24.3 cm x 16.9 cmMedium: Copper Plate Engraving, UnframedCirca: Early 1600's Important information on condition and description:The original copper plate engraving size is 27.2 cm x 17.9 cm. Second State. This particular copper plate engraving being offered is a Second State, but has been trimmed.The designer's name appears, in arabesque types, on this plate, the name of the publisher, who worked in Rome is at the bottom right, the engraver is quoted in the Title Page, whose the full title is: Vasa in Polydoro Carauagino pictore antiquitatisq. imitator prestantiss. inuent. Egidius Sadeler S.C.M.tis sulptor in aes incidi iussit et edidit Pragae year 1605.These plates are extremely scarce, and most are held in museums around the world.Works by Caravaggio and Sadeler are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (please see last image titled “The Collection Online”), including one similar antique vase engraving, The British Museum holds other engravings by Sadeler as well as drawings by Caravaggio and engravings of his work. Info on the plate:The plates are etched and engraved by Aegidius Sadeler. British: “The vases are derived from a series that had been painted by Polidoro above the first floor windows of the Palazzo Milesi in the via della Maschera d'Oro in Rome. Polidoro designed and executed a whole series of elaborate painted schemes for the decoration of palace and house façades in Rome in the period 1520-27. They were painted in grisaille to imitate sculpture and reflected contemporary ideas about how such buildings would have been decorated in antiquity. The subject matter was intended to evoke the ancient world. Many of these frescoes became very famous and were much copied, not least because their position made them very vulnerable to the elements and their life-expectancy was short. Aegidius Sadeler: (1570-1629)Aegidius Sadeler, also known as Egidio or as Gilles, was a painter, printmaker and an important Mannerist, certainly the most important member of the dynasty of Sadeler. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1570. His family moved to Cologne in 1579 and they lived there until 1588. Then to Monaco until finally travelling to Italy. He worked in Rome in 1593, then to Verona and probably in Venice. His early engravings were mostly copies of works by Albrecht Durer and paintings by recognizable Italian artists such as Tintoretto, Barocci, Caravaggio Northern painters who worked there, such as Paul Bril and Denys Calvaert. After a journey to Naples, he moved to Prague in 1597, where he spent the rest of his life, mostly employed at the court of Rudolf II, with Bartholomeus Spranger, of which he became the best translator. Sadeler lived the rest of his career out in Prague even after Rudolf II died. He taught a few young artists while there until he passed away in 1629. Seller Information & Policies: Buy with confidence from a family owned business of art dealers with 30+ years of experience. 99% of all orders are shipped out within 48 hours of payment clearing. We accept checks or Paypal. All items are from a Smoke Free Environment. Museum and Archivally handled where appropriate otherwise suitably packaged. Everything handled with utmost care.FAST SHIPPINGYour art piece(s) will be professionally packaged and boxed, and you will receive an email with confirmation and tracking number upon shipping. We pack and ship our items as we would expect to receive them. Domestic shipping for this item is free. For International, Alaska and Hawai'i, please contact us for shipping costs. We will arrange fast and easy shipping for your purchase. Please feel free to ask questions via email or our website, www.gabrie.com. All items listed on ebay are exclusively sold here. Please review all photos and description of condition we have provided before committing to purchasing your item. We are always transparent about the condition of the art, and will include specific photos of any damage, condition or imperfections and descriptions to the best of our ability. Items are AS IS, and we cannot accept returns for any artwork compromised or in any condition beyond what is depicted in the description and photos. We are more than happy to provide additional pictures or information as we understand that purchasing art is a very personal experience and we are here to make it seamless and enjoyable for you. Thank you for doing business with Galerie Gabrie!

Price: 4000 USD

Location: Pasadena, California

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