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Workshop of Giovanni Paolo Panini — Capriccio with the Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, Classical Ruins, and Seated Figures
Workshop of Giovanni Paolo Panini

Capriccio with the Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, Classical Ruins, and Seated Figures

A capriccio composition by the workshop of Giovanni Paolo Panini featuring the iconic Pyramid of Gaius Cestius alongside various classical ruins. Seated figures are positioned throughout the architectural landscape, creating a romantic vision of antiquity.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings

October 14, 2022

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 79

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Workshop of Giovanni Paolo Panini, Capriccio with the Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, Classical Ruins, and Seated Figures

A capriccio composition by the workshop of Giovanni Paolo Panini featuring the iconic Pyramid of Gaius Cestius alongside various classical ruins. Seated figures are positioned throughout the architectural landscape, creating a romantic vision of antiquity.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Grand Tour, Pyramid Of Gaius Cestius, Classical Ruins, Capriccio, Italian, Architectural Fantasy, 18th Century, Giovanni Paolo Panini, Oil on Canvas, Seated figures