2 Large Rare Antique Prints-FESTIVITIES IN STRASBOURG-after J.M. Weis-c.1745
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Description ‘Representation de l’arrivee de sa Majeste Louis XV en la ville de Strasbourg, le 5 Octobre 1744 …’ Engraved by M. Marvye after J.M Weis. and ‘Representation des Principales, Facade, Entree, Cour, et de tout l’Edifice du Palais Episcopal, en la ville de Strasbourg.’ Engraved by Jacques-Philippe LeBas after J.M. Weis. From: ‘Representation des fetes donnees par la ville de Strasbourg Pour la Convalescence du Roi; a l’arrivee et pendant le sejour de Sa Majeste en cette Ville.’, Paris, Laurent Aubert (c.1745). This work illustrated Louis XV’s visit to Strasbourg in 1744 and contained 11 large plates and a pedestrian portrait of Louis XV. It is condidered one of the most beautiful books on festivities and the most beautiful book of Strasbourg. Johann/Jean-Martin I Weiss (1711-1751) Image Size: c. 45 x 76 cm. Engraving on hand laid paper (verge). Age: c.1745. Provenance: unknown. Ref: Cohen-de Ricci 870. – Ornamentstichkat. Berlin 3015. – Lipperheide Sg 20. Preview item, not fully described. Inquire. Storage: Expo-Dutch.
