Live auction - Lot 174
[Italian]
Charles III, King of Spain.
2nd half 18th c
€ 80 / 100
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Lot description
Engraving, 44,9 x 32,0 cm, laid paper, signed "Camillus Paderni Rom. Regius delin. Inu. delineauit. / Philippus Morghen Florenti. Reg. Incisor Sculp." (marg. wormhole).
Framed.
Refined engraving after a design by the Italian Camillo Paderni, who was a painter at the Spanish court. Charles III (1716-1788) is portrayed in an oval frame with a battle scene in the background. Below are the ancient treasures of Herculaneum near Naples, which was excavated during his reign.