**Originally Listed At $600**

Luigi Rossini (Italian, 1790-1857). "Veduta del Ponte Molle sul Tevere" copper engraving, published in Rome, ca. 1822. A wonderful pair of antique engravings of classical architecture. First, a depiction of the Mulvian (also Milvian) Bridge over the Tiber River from the 'Le Antichita Romane' series, which presented the ancient monuments of Rome and its vicinity with engravings by Luigi Rossini who is known for his remarkable attention to detail and aspired to skill level of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The title continues, "due miglia lontano da Roma. Questo Ponte e stato ristaurato, e costruito l'Arco Trionfale A.dal Sommo Pontefice PIO VII. Regnante" which translates as, "two miles from Rome, this bridge was restored and a triumphal arch was constructed during the reign of Pope Pius VII." Size of engraving: 23.875" W x 17.25" H (60.6 cm x 43.8 cm) Size of frame: 29.125" W x 22.625" H (74 cm x 57.5 cm)

Pietro Parboni (Italian, 1783-1841). "Veduta degli avanzi del Tempio della Pace" (Views of the remains of the Temple of Peace) etching, published in Rome, ca. 1825. Joining the Rossini is an etching with a title that translates, "Views of the remains of the Temple of Peace" by Pietro Parboni. The title continues, "eretto da'll Imperatore Flavio Vespasiano sopra le rovine della Casa Aurea di Nerone " which translates as, "erected by Emperor Flavius Vespasian over the ruins of Nero's Golden House." This text is also written in French to the right of the Italian. The text below reads, "In Roma presso Gº Antonelli in Piazza di Sciarra N. 233" (also in French) to announce the publishing location. Size of etching: 12.125" W x 8.875" H (30.8 cm x 22.5 cm) Size of frame: 28.25" W x 26.125" H (71.8 cm x 66.4 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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Prints have not been examined outside the frames. Rossini engraving has slight stains in the sky, but otherwise appears to be very nice. Parboni etching appears to have slight waviness and minor crease marks in the margins, but is otherwise also very nice. Both frames have slight scuffs. Glass is intact and wired for suspension.