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 an intimate study of the greatest minds of antiquity. Based on life-sized oil studies by Anton Raphael Mengs, these engravings capture the profound expressions of Plato, Aristotle, and the philosophers of the Vatican frescoes with unparalleled detail.
This significant 70% assembly of the original 52-plate series is offered exclusively as a single, unified collection. A rare opportunity for institutions and private archives to acquire a substantial portion of this Neoclassical monument
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. These additional works—ranging from identified masters to intriguing anonymous gems—are available for individual acquisition, offering a unique entry point for collectors of 18th-century graphic arts.
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.
Inquiry & Acquisition
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.