James Basire (English, 1730-1802), (16) etchings on paper from the suite "Antiquities of Athens", signed in plate largest 7-3/4" x 17-1/2" pl, 12-1/2" x 20-1/8" sheet, very good condition, one trimmed

This session features a single-owner collection of fine and rare prints, including woodcuts, wood engravings, etchings, copperplate engravings, drypoints, lithographs, and serigraphs. Compiled by a serious patron and collector of the mid-20th century who lived and bought bi-continentally in Philadelphia, New York, and Paris. This stately collection of over 1200 items has been finely preserved and never framed since purchase. We have meticulously curated the pieces into 340 lots. This is an amazing opportunity to buy "AS-NEW" works on paper of the 20th c and earlier.