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Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) A magician,...

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Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) A magician, a soldier and three figures watching a skull being consumed (Scherzi, pl. 7). Etching. 177 x 220. De Vesme 19; Rizzi (1971) 10 (i/ii). Very fine proof on strong cream laid paper, before the number 7 in the upper right-hand corner. Small traces of glue and oxidation at the edges of the verso sheet. Narrow margins (3-5 mm).