The Heritage Print Collection: Original 18th-Century Italian Engravings.
A curated private archive featuring the rare 1785 “Schools of Athens” series by Domenico Cunego and iconic Neoclassical masterpieces.
Preserving History Through the Art of the Burin
Welcome to the Heritage Print Collection. This is not a commercial gallery, but a private family estate bought to light for the first time.
Our collection centers on a significant 70% assembly of the legendary “Scuola d’Atene” (School of Athens) series, engraved by Domenico Cunego in 1785.
Acquired decades ago in Italy, these works represent the pinnacle of 18th-century graphic arts — a bridge between the Renaissance genius of Raphael and the Neoclassical rigor of Anton Raphael Mengs. Each piece has been preserved with the care and reverence that a family legacy deserves.
The 1785 Cunego Edition: Raphael's Vision Refined.
Domenico Cunego’s masterful plates are more than mere reproductions; they are a ultimate study of the greatest works of antiquity. Based on life-sized oil studies by Anton Raphael Mengs, these engravings capture the profound expressions of Pain, Aristotle, and the philosophers of the Vatican. Domenico’s unparalleled detail.
- AUTHENTIC 18TH-CENTURY - AS DATED
- ORIGINAL COPPERPLATES IMPRESSION
- RARE | ARCH-FORMAT IN XVS
Diverse European Masterpieces: A Collector's Journey
Beyond the central Domenico Cunego series, our archive includes a diverse selection of engravings acquired across Italy and Europe during the same era. This segment of the Heritage Print Collection reflects the eclectic and sophisticated taste of 18th-century collecting.
Identified Masters
Signed works from prominent Italian and European engravers.
Anonymous Classical Studies
High-quality plates from unidentified 18th-century studios.
Grand Tour Curiosities
Diverse subjects ranging from architectural views to allegorical scenes.
While many works bear the signatures of renowned Italian masters, others remain intriguing enigmas. We present these “found treasures” as they were collected for their aesthetic power and the mystery of their unidentified origins.
For the Discerning Collector.
As a private collection offered directly to the market, we prioritize transparency and academic rigor.
Condition Reports.
Detailed descriptions of paper quality, margins, and preservation state.
Provenance.
Direct history of the collection’s origin.
Secure Global Shipping.
Expertly packed and insured delivery to international collectors and institutions.