Epoque De Louis XIV Framed Architectural Print

Plan Du Plafond Chateau d'Ancy le Franc Framed Architectural Print This print measures: 20 wide x 1 deep x 24 inches high This print is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks, ...

Temple Ca Thedrale Framed Architectural Black and White Print This print measures: 26 wide x 1.5 deep x 21 inches high This print is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks, den...

This distinguished framed antique French commode print beautifully captures the elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century French decorative art...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beautiful and meticulously detailed etching with sober wooden frame; the paper work, "La Gloire de la France", was made by the famous French engraver Simon Thomassin (Troyes 1665-Paris 1733) in 1724, he made the drawing inspired by an elaborate and particular sculpture, made for the gardens of Versailles, between 1681 and 1683 by Pierre Mazeline (1632-1708) important French neoclassical artist; In the inventory of the Garden in 1706-1708, the statuary group is described as follows: "A figure representing Glory seated on a cloud placed on a celestial globe, surrounded by trophies of arms, with the right arm half raised, holding a laurel wreath, and, with the left, a pyramid. The names of the two artists are imprinted on the print itself. Pierre Mazeline was a very prolific and refined sculptor of recognized talent, he is also the author of other statues in the gardens of Versailles as the "Apollo of Belvedere and "Europe"; he also executed the equestrian statue of Louis XIV...