Giovanni Battista PIRANESI (1720-1778) Collection of various subjects: At the top, a portrait of Piranesi engraved by F. Piranesi, architectural fragments, remains and elements of antique decor, cornices, pilasters, architraves, plan of the Roman forum (insolate), two views of Rome: Basilica S. Maria Maggiore, S.Paolo fuori delle muro, mausoleum and trophy of Ottaviano Augusto, marble decoration of sarcophagus, bas-reliefs, grotesque decoration for the Villa Adriana, temple facade with caryatids, marble frieze with hippogriff, fireplaces, candelabras, elements of the Trajan column (plinth, sculpted decoration, door with pediment, pedestal, base, frieze of soldiers (3), door of the Antonine column, at the end of the collection: title page for the fable of Psyche after Raphael engraved by N. Dorigny. Eaux-fortes, handsome set of proofs on double folio, single folio, some folded in three or four, 19th-century print, several yellowed, some edge-mottling, scattered foxing, pinched folds, some edgewear, mounted on tabs in a worn binding. Approximately 50 plates, sizes: 44 x 67 cm - 38.5 x 24.5 cm - 56 x 46 cm - 58 x 82 cm. Collection size: 57 x 42 cm.