#50 • 18th Cen. French Architectural Engraving Pl. 60, Framed - J. F. Blondel

Part of Retro Revival: Fine Art, Mid-Century Modern & Vintage Gems Online Auction (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Plate 60 - Monotone antique architectural engraving of a large castle or pleasure house for a lord of Florence, by Jacques-Francois Blondel (1705-1774), a folded Plate 60 from C A. Jombert's 1737 "De la Distribution des Maisons de Plaisance, et de la Decoration des Edifices en General," Vol. II. Having several Paris civic structures under his name, Blondel was well-known and opened his own architectural school there in 1743. This engraving has a a bit of light smudging below the top title. Creases run vertically in two areas, and plate marks can be seen along the edge. The rubbed espresso and antiqued gold wood frame has some contact marks in a couple spots. The frame measures 27.75" W x 21.76" H x 2" D with a 21.5" x 15.5" image area under glass.