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.

FRONTISPIECE TO RECUEIL DES PLUS BEAUX EDIFICES, 1766

Published by Charpentier, Paris, 1766

About this Item

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; PRINTS : Historic Interest; Printed before 1800; Special Features. 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. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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.
• Publisher: Charpentier, Paris
• Publication Date: 1766
• Binding: Unframed Print
• Condition: Very Good
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  • PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest