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VISCONTI, ENNIO QUIRINO. 1751 - 1818. Autograph Letter Signed ('E.Q. Visconti'), 5 pp, on two bi...
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VISCONTI, ENNIO QUIRINO. 1751 - 1818. Autograph Letter Signed ('E.Q. Visconti'), 5 pp, on two bifolium, Paris, 30 Maggio 1807, to Daniele Francesconi, discussing all manner of antiquarian interests; together with Autograph Letter Signed from antiquarian Gavin Hamilton ('Mr. Hamilton') in Italian, 1 p, 8vo, [1774?] to Abbate [Giovanni Battista] Visconti, requesting permission to excavate in the caves of Otrio. Giovanni Battista Visconti was the Superintendent of Antiquities under Pope Clement XIV, continuing under his successor Pius VI, and the first curator of the Museo Pio-Clementino. His son, Ennio Quirino Visconti, inherited the role under Pius VI, became the leading authority of the day on ancient Roman sculpture, and left a profound impression on the field of antiquities. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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VISCONTI, ENNIO QUIRINO. 1751 - 1818. Autograph Letter Signed ('E.Q. Visconti'), 5 pp, on two bifolium, Paris, 30 Maggio 1807, to Daniele Francesconi, discussing all manner of antiquarian interests; together with Autograph Letter Signed from antiquarian Gavin Hamilton ('Mr. Hamilton') in Italian, 1 p, 8vo, [1774?] to Abbate [Giovanni Battista] Visconti, requesting permission to excavate in the caves of Otrio. Giovanni Battista Visconti was the Superintendent of Antiquities under Pope Clement XIV, continuing under his successor Pius VI, and the first curator of the Museo Pio-Clementino. His son, Ennio Quirino Visconti, inherited the role under Pius VI, became the leading authority of the day on ancient Roman sculpture, and left a profound impression on the field of antiquities. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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