Lot 5733 - ibid106 Old Master Prints & Drawings – online only - Tuesday, 01. October 2019, 11.00 AM
PEEP BOX SHEETS.-
Series of 20 peep box sheets of the 18th century primarily with views of Paris French castles, some views of Rome, Florence and Venice. Including: 1. Vue du Palais des Tuilleries du coté du Jardin; 2. Le Chateau de Vincennes prés Paris, en vuë d' Oyseau.; 3. Vue de Chateau royal de Choisy du coté de l'Entrée; 4. Vue d'Optique nouvelle, representant la grande Avenuè de Paris à Versailles, prise de la seconde Grille; 5. Vuë en perspective du Chateau de Meudon prés Paris; 6. Place de Navona a Rome; 7. Vue de Florence A view of the common fishing place on the Arno without S. Fredians Gale at Florence.
Copperplate engravings with old colour.
All views with engraved title in lower margin.
Each approx. 25 x 44 cm (visible dimensions). All framed as counterparts in identical gold frames.
Predominantly with fresh colour and in very good condition. Some sheets with restorations, spots and traces of usage.
CHF 700 / 900 | (€ 720 / 930)
Sold for CHF 813 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.