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Pair of Roman Sculpture Engravings, Copper on Laid Paper, 18th Century
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Pair of Roman Sculpture Engravings from Montfaucon, Classical Antiquity c.1721
The map is offered unframed, giving flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior.
This refined pair of early 18th-century engravings originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental publication L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris in 1721. Montfaucon’s work is considered the foundation of modern archaeology and classical art history, and his engraved plates were widely used by artists, architects, and scholars throughout Europe.
The two plates form an intentional companion set, presenting Roman sculpture through a structured visual vocabulary of freestanding statues, relief panels, busts, and medallion-format details. Together they offer a concise yet rich survey of classical form, anatomy, and iconography, ranging from idealized male nudes to mythological and ceremonial figures.
The engravings share identical dimensions, engraving technique, paper, and tonal quality, confirming that they were conceived as a unified visual pair rather than independent images. When displayed side by side, the compositions create a balanced architectural rhythm, with strong vertical figures offset by oval details and relief scenes.
This pair is particularly appealing for interior designers and collectors seeking historically grounded artwork with decorative clarity. The restrained monochrome palette, crisp line work, and classical subject matter allow the engravings to integrate seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors, including studies, libraries, living spaces, and refined hospitality settings.
Condition report:
Original copper engravings on laid paper. Even age toning consistent with early 18th-century material. Light handling marks and soft creases visible on close inspection. Overall clean impressions with good contrast and legibility.
NOTE: The map is offered unframed, giving flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior.
Framing tips:
Frame as a matched pair with generous ivory or off-white mats and simple dark wood, black, or lightly antiqued gilt frames. Hang side by side at equal height to emphasize their intended relationship and encyclopedic character.
Technique: Copper engraving
Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon
Source: L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, Paris, 1721
- Dimensions:Height: 16.62 in (42.2 cm)Width: 9.57 in (24.3 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1720-1729
- Date of Manufacture:1721
- Condition:Original copper engravings on laid paper. Even age toning consistent with early 18th-century material. Light handling marks and soft creases visible on close inspection. Overall clean impressions with good contrast and legibility.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14184-1-38 BG-14184-1-391stDibs: LU3054348311032
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