Chimney-pieces.
Pineau, Nicolas.
From Ludwig Rosenthal's Antiquariaat, Leidschendam, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 October 2002
From Ludwig Rosenthal's Antiquariaat, Leidschendam, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 October 2002
About this Item
Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), J.G. Merz, (n.d.). 4 fine plates from a series of (probably) 6, with series number A. Nos. 2-3, 5-6, with French and German text. ca. 32,2 x 21,2 cm with ample margins.*Not mentioned in any of the usual bibliographies. Extremely rare German ornament prints. Copies by Johann Georg Merz (1694 - 1762) of plates from the 'Architecture Françoise' (Paris, Jean Mariette, 1727-1738). The plates show magnificent designs of chimney pieces with tapestries, candle-holders, panneling. The beautiful designs of the sculptor, decorator, interior designer and engraver Nicolas Pineau (Paris 1684 - Paris 1754) range from the Louis XIV until the Louis XV style. - Slightly thumbed, two tears repaired in one plate, small ink-stains on one plate. With collector's stamp on verso of 2 plates of Fritz Hasselmann (second half of the 19th century), architect in München (Lugt No. 1012).[(5536)]. Seller Inventory # 5536
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Title: Chimney-pieces.
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