Lot n° 305

ENGELBRECHT, Martin. Six paper teathers. XVIIIth century.

Estimation : Start Price 3 000 €
Description
Six paper teathers, 4 in 6 plates and 2 in 5 plates mm. 90x145 ca., egraved on copper, contemporary coloring; inserted in a contemporary wooden box, covered with decorated paper, mm. 130x390x200 ca.

BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION of six paper theaters engraved by Martin ENGELBRECHT.
Very rare to find, even more so in these conditions and sizes, theaters make various outdoor scenes, in the garden and magnificent interiors.
The paper theaters or dioramas offered to the viewer an image perspective very striking, made even more spectacular by the coloration and the use of candles as light sources in a fifth set and the other. Born in Germany in 1700, thanks to artists such as engravers Martin Engelbrecht, spread quickly in Europe, entering the lounges of the rich bourgeoisie and the nobility.

Very good condition. Il lotto viene venduto provvisto di licenza d'esportazione.THE LOT IS OFFERED WITH A VALID EXPORT LICENCE
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