Pair of hand colored framed copperplate engravings by Giocondo Albertolli from his Ornamenti Diversi prints. Giocondo Albertolli was a Swiss-Italian artist and architect who created his work during the Neoclassical period. These were published in Milan in 1796 and engraved by Giacomo M. Luganese. These are sold as a pair.
Plate 19 (top print):
Text Translation from Italian: "Candlesticks of great size executed for the Royal Court of Milan positioned on the side of the fireplace".
Frame size: 25" wide x 31" high x 2" deep
Paper size: 19" wide x 25" high
Plate size: 10.5" wide x 16.75" high
Plate 20 (bottom print):
Text translation from Italian: "Candlesticks of great size executed in bronze for the Royal Court of Milan positioned on the side of the fireplace".
Frame size: 25" wide x 31" high x 2" deep
Paper size: 19" wide x 25" high
Plate size: 11.5" wide x 14.5" high