$185
Pigage, Nicolas de (1723-1796) and Christian von Mechel (1737-1817) Estampes du Catologue Raisonne et Figure des Tableaux de la Galerie Electorale de Dusseldorff. Basel: Chretien de Mechel, 1778. Oblong folio, typographical title page followed by thirty engraved plates including a frontispiece (or engraved title illustration), floor plan of the Galerie Electorale de Dusseldorf, and elevation of the building's front, the other engravings showing thumbnails of the paintings as they hung on each wall of the Galerie, later half leather, some spotting to contents, the binding worn, 15 x 11 3/4 in. In the early 18th century, Johann Wilhelm II, Elector Palatine (1658-1716) built the first free standing gallery to house works of art next to his castle in Dusseldorf. In the 1760s, gallery director Lambert Krahe organized the paintings by country of origin, and hung them with ample spacing, both new moves in museum management. Estimate $100-150 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
