Antique prints with no reserve
Lot 7749:
Vue d'Optique - Schwarzenberg Palace, Vienna c1770
This original hand-coloured engraving is the Vue d’Optique nouvelle, representant le Palais du Prince Schwarzenberg aux environs de Vienne, en Autriche. Published by Jacques Chereau, Paris c1770.
Optical views were very fashionable in the 18th century. They were engravings, mainly on copper plates, made to be seen through an optical box (with the text and image inverted), which consisted of an inclined mirror and a large lens, in order to be able to see the prints.
These etchings are now exhibited in museums around the world and are highly valued by collectors and decorators alike for their historical interest and high decorative value.
Size: Sheet 10in x 15in (25cm x 38cm) Image size: 9in x 14.5in (23cm x 37cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
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