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SANQUIRICO, Alessandro. Collection of various scenic decorations invented and executed for the R. Teatro alla Scala. Milan, c. 1832. In-folio oblong, mm. 375x470. Valuable coeval binding, created for the patron, long-grained red morocco, on the plates broad gold-embossed border of geometric and phytomorphic motifs, center field embossed metal "BF" initials, red leather back spine, gilt edges. Calligraphic title card with Savoy coat of arms, 72 hand-colored aquatints each protected by tissue guard, engraved by Sanquirico and others, all from the author's original drawings. On the guard paper dedication by the author: "To the Eggregio Sig. Bartolo Facchi / his friend Alessandro Sanquirico Pit.re / Milanese / DDD." Excellent state of preservation. Magnificent suite. Splendid specimen of dedication with Sanquirico's signature. These fine aquatints depict scenes from operas and ballets performed at La Scala Theater in Milan between 1820 and early 1830. From 1817-1832, Sanquirico, an architect, decorator, restorer, inventor, and an artist versed in perspective and the study of lighting, was the theater's Stage Director, and became famous for sets depicting exotic locations, neo-classical architecture, underground temples, and cataclysms.This was the most important period in La Scala's history, and the scenography created by Sanquirico reached a level above contemporary models at other European opera houses. He designed productions of operas by Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Mozart, Meyerbeer, and Pacini. Among the hundreds of operas he worked on, the premieres for Rossini's La gazza ladra, Bellini's La Straniera and Norma, and Donizetti's Pirata stand out as outstanding critical and public successes. The artists collaborating on the recording of this suite are: Castellini, Carolina Lose, Bramati, A. Biasioli, Durelli, L. Rados, Rainieri, A. Angeli, F. Albertoli, G. Alluisetti, D.K. Binatti. There is no definitive collation of this work, as specimens were composed with a variable number of plates, according to the taste and availability of the patron. This specimen is particularly valuable for the artist's affectionate dedication to his friend Bartolo Sacchi, who places his own initials in the red morocco binding, created 'ad hoc'. Oblong folio, mm. 375x470. Contemporary binding, created for the customer, long-grain red morocco, on covers wide borders imprinted with gold patterned and phytomorphic motives, at the center initials "BF" in metal beaded, later red calf spine, gilt edges. Calligraphic title leaf with royal coat of arms, 72 hand-colored etchings protected by tissue paper, engraved by Sanquirico and others, all from the original drawings by the author. On end paper dedication by the author: "All 'Eggregio Mr Bartolo Facchi / her friend Alessandro Sanquirico Pit.re / Milan / DDD". Excellent condition. Magnificent suites. Beautiful specimen of dedication with the signature of Sanquirico. These refined etchings depict scenes of operas and ballets represents the Teatro La Scala in Milan between 1820 and early 1830. Sanquirico designed the productions of Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Mozart, Meyerbeer and Pacini. Among the hundreds of works he has worked on, the Premieres of La gazza ladra by Rossini, La Straniera and la Norma by Bellini, Il Pirata by Donizetti stand out as exceptional successes from critics and the public. The artists who collaborated in the engraving of this suite are: Castellini, Carolina Lose, Bramati, A. Biasioli, Durelli, L. Rados, Rainieri, A. Angeli, F. Albertoli, G. Alluisetti, D.K. Binatti. There is no definitive collation of this work, as the specimens were composed with a variable number of plates, according to taste and availability of the client. This specimen is particularly precious for the affectionate dedication of the artist to his friend Bartolo Sacchi, who places his initials in the binding in red Moroccan, created 'ad hoc'.

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SANQUIRICO, Alessandro. Collection of various scenic decorations invented and executed for the R. Teatro alla Scala. Milan, c. 1832. In-folio oblong, mm. 375x470. Valuable coeval binding, created for the patron, long-grained red morocco, on the plates broad gold-embossed border of geometric and phytomorphic motifs, center field embossed metal "BF" initials, red leather back spine, gilt edges. Calligraphic title card with Savoy coat of arms, 72 hand-colored aquatints each protected by tissue guard, engraved by Sanquirico and others, all from the author's original drawings. On the guard paper dedication by the author: "To the Eggregio Sig. Bartolo Facchi / his friend Alessandro Sanquirico Pit.re / Milanese / DDD." Excellent state of preservation. Magnificent suite. Splendid specimen of dedication with Sanquirico's signature. These fine aquatints depict scenes from operas and ballets performed at La Scala Theater in Milan between 1820 and early 1830. From 1817-1832, Sanquirico, an architect, decorator, restorer, inventor, and an artist versed in perspective and the study of lighting, was the theater's Stage Director, and became famous for sets depicting exotic locations, neo-classical architecture, underground temples, and cataclysms.This was the most important period in La Scala's history, and the scenography created by Sanquirico reached a level above contemporary models at other European opera houses. He designed productions of operas by Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Mozart, Meyerbeer, and Pacini. Among the hundreds of operas he worked on, the premieres for Rossini's La gazza ladra, Bellini's La Straniera and Norma, and Donizetti's Pirata stand out as outstanding critical and public successes. The artists collaborating on the recording of this suite are: Castellini, Carolina Lose, Bramati, A. Biasioli, Durelli, L. Rados, Rainieri, A. Angeli, F. Albertoli, G. Alluisetti, D.K. Binatti. There is no definitive collation of this work, as specimens were composed with a variable number of plates, according to the taste and availability of the patron. This specimen is particularly valuable for the artist's affectionate dedication to his friend Bartolo Sacchi, who places his own initials in the red morocco binding, created 'ad hoc'. Oblong folio, mm. 375x470. Contemporary binding, created for the customer, long-grain red morocco, on covers wide borders imprinted with gold patterned and phytomorphic motives, at the center initials "BF" in metal beaded, later red calf spine, gilt edges. Calligraphic title leaf with royal coat of arms, 72 hand-colored etchings protected by tissue paper, engraved by Sanquirico and others, all from the original drawings by the author. On end paper dedication by the author: "All 'Eggregio Mr Bartolo Facchi / her friend Alessandro Sanquirico Pit.re / Milan / DDD". Excellent condition. Magnificent suites. Beautiful specimen of dedication with the signature of Sanquirico. These refined etchings depict scenes of operas and ballets represents the Teatro La Scala in Milan between 1820 and early 1830. Sanquirico designed the productions of Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Mozart, Meyerbeer and Pacini. Among the hundreds of works he has worked on, the Premieres of La gazza ladra by Rossini, La Straniera and la Norma by Bellini, Il Pirata by Donizetti stand out as exceptional successes from critics and the public. The artists who collaborated in the engraving of this suite are: Castellini, Carolina Lose, Bramati, A. Biasioli, Durelli, L. Rados, Rainieri, A. Angeli, F. Albertoli, G. Alluisetti, D.K. Binatti. There is no definitive collation of this work, as the specimens were composed with a variable number of plates, according to taste and availability of the client. This specimen is particularly precious for the affectionate dedication of the artist to his friend Bartolo Sacchi, who places his initials in the binding in red Moroccan, created 'ad hoc'.

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