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Engraving of the Letter "U" by L. Vanvitelli for King Carlos III, Italy, 1771

About the Item

IT HAD TO BE "U"- The letter "U" engraved by L. Vanvitelli on laid paper. This series was commissioned by King Carlos III of Italy in 1771 as part of a historical series. It has been custom framed to museum standards with a hand done French off-white lined mat consisting of drawn lines, a pale grey water colored panel and strips of marbleized paper. Signed L. Vanvitelli in the lower left plate corner. Collectors choose these engravings for their image and sometimes as a symbol of their name. Other 18th c. letters available-I, N, Q, S, V. There are more of each of these 18th c. letters.   H-13.13" x W-12.88"
  • Creator:
    Vanvitelli (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.13 in (33.36 cm)Width: 12.88 in (32.72 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1771
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The framing is newly done, while the engraving is eighteenth century.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838620948532
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