Collection des desseins des figures colossales & des groupes qui ont été faits de neige dans plusieurs rues, & dans plusieurs cours de maisons de la ville d’Anvers, le mois de janvier 1772, par différens artistes & éleves de l’Academie Royale de dessein établie en la meme ville. ....
by Robiano, (Jean-Joseph) comte de
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24 etched plates by Antoine Cardon after various artists, (16) pp. text within typographical borders. Cont. brocade wrappers, lightly rubbed, spine-ends bumped.
First and only edition. A remarkable work which describes and illustrates 24 ice sculptures which had been erected in the streets and squares of Antwerp in January 1772. The text gives full details of the sculptures, the location, dimensions, subject and the name of the sculptor. The plates are all printed on thick paper and the subjects are mostly drawn from classical mythology. The artists are all members of the Antwerp academy, and the work is dedicated to Charles Alexandre, Duc de Lorraine de Bar, who was also patron of the academy. An uncut copy.
First and only edition. A remarkable work which describes and illustrates 24 ice sculptures which had been erected in the streets and squares of Antwerp in January 1772. The text gives full details of the sculptures, the location, dimensions, subject and the name of the sculptor. The plates are all printed on thick paper and the subjects are mostly drawn from classical mythology. The artists are all members of the Antwerp academy, and the work is dedicated to Charles Alexandre, Duc de Lorraine de Bar, who was also patron of the academy. An uncut copy.
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- Antiquariat Banzhaf (DE)
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- 2181
- Title
- Collection des desseins des figures colossales & des groupes qui ont été faits de neige dans plusieurs rues, & dans plusieurs cours de maisons de la ville d’Anvers, le mois de janvier 1772, par différens artistes & éleves de l’Academie Royale de dessein établie en la meme ville. ....
- Author
- Robiano, (Jean-Joseph) comte de
- Format/Binding
- Cont. gilt brocade wrappers
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First and only edition
- Publisher
- J. B. Carstiaenssens und M. Bruers
- Place of Publication
- Anvers,
- Date Published
- (1773)
- Pages
- 16 pages
- Size
- Small 4to (240 x 160 mm)
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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Antiquariat BanzhafWe specialize in illustrated books and manuscripts from the 17th to 20th centuries. We are focused on book arts, architecture and landscape, costume. We always have some mostly 19th century vintage photography albums and prints in stock. We issue on a regular base email lists and printed catalogs.
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- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...