#52 • 18th Cen. French Architectural Engraving Pl. 72, Framed - J. F. Blondel

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

High bid $40.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Plate 72 - Monotone antique architectural engraving of ornamentation and entrances for palatial pleasure houses, by Jacques-Francois Blondel (1705-1774), non-folded Plate 72 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. Faded text and extra dark marks on this engraving are original, and it has no creases. Plate lines can be seen on the edges. 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.