#51 • 18th Cen. French Architectural Engraving Pl. 64, Framed - J. F. Blondel

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High bid $30.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Plate 64 - Monotone antique architectural engraving of ornamentation and entrances for palatial pleasure houses, by Jacques-Francois Blondel (1705-1774), non-folded Plate 64 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. Extra dark marks on this engraving her original, and it has no creases. A partial embossed stamp appears in the lower right The rubbed espresso and antiqued gold wood frame has few matks or wear and measures 27.75" W x 21.76" H x 2" D with a 21.5" x 15.5" image area under glass.