Engraved frontispiece 1766 to Collection of the Most Beautiful Ancient and Modern Buildings Recueil des plus beaux Edifices anciens et Modernes; an engraved original print
1766ref. 373399Charpentier Paris 1766. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. FRONTISPIECE ONLY. This intricate frontispiece engraved in mid-18th-century Paris celebrates architectural ornament through a Rococo lens. Cherubs scrolls and Ionic columns frame a portrait of Jacobus Eynhoudts possibly its compiler. Published by Charpentier the work exemplifies French design refinement and classical proportionality echoing the reference in the engraving to Vignolas principles for lovers of fine craftsmanship. Engraving 20 x 34 cms sheet 20 x 34 cms. The detailed engraved page is very clean with only a hint of blemishes in the unprinted margins which will disappear once mounted as will a small tear no loss in the bottom margin. An attractive architectural style engraving. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Antiquarian & Rare; Printed before 1800; Special Interest B. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Charpentier unknown
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