COLLECTION OF FOUR 18TH CENTURY PAUL DECKER ARCHITECTURAL ENGRAVINGS, ARCHITECTURA CIVILIS,Published Augsburg, 1711-13, 1716, by P. Detleffsen & J.J. Lotter for J. Wolff. Four matted, of the period engravings from Furstlicher Baumeister, oder Architectura Civilis... arranged by Paul Decker. Consisting of Plate #14, Perspectischer auffsug der aneren helfte des vorigen Sahla.. (#58265.1), Plate #55, Erste Sette der Furstle Hoff Capelle, mit dem Herrfchafftle Stuhl (#58268.1), Plate #22, Dritter Auffrifs der Seite degs Vorgemachs an dem Audienz Zimer (#58270.1), Plate #10, Auffrifs des Grofsen Saals wie er von inen beis dem... (#89173.1). Measuring 16 7/8" high x 23 6/8" wide.
'One of the finest architectural works of the German baroque period, they illustrate Decker's designs for royal palaces and country houses, with details of interior decoration, gateways, gardens, grottoes, orangeries, fountains, etc.' Estimate $600-800
From the Collection of The Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
Plate #22 having an old repair to crease lower edge. Plate #55 having a 1/4" tear to lower edge of sheet not extending into the image. Plate #14, and old 1/2" repair to the top edge of sheet at center crease, not impacting image. Minor toning to all. All having the crease associated with being bound.
