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Estimate €750 - €1,000
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Description
Berlin Calau), (Friedrich August Prospecte von Berlin (title page). Set of 49 aquatint plates depicting views of Berlin’s major monuments. Berlin, Gaspare Weiss et Comp, c. 1815. Each approx. 7 x 11 cm (11 x 14 cm). Below each illustration, an engraved caption in German and French. Most feature engraved details of the publisher; some include engraved details of the engraver and artist. Loosely inserted into an original folder (12.7 x 15 cm) with a title label (showing somewhat heavy signs of wear, scuffed, scratched and stained; spine replaced). Extremely rare. – Small-format series of views of Berlin after Friedrich August Calau (active from c. 1790 to 1830). “He drew graceful views of Berlin’s streets and houses for copperplate engravings … His watercolours are true marvels of miniature painting. Despite the small format, the rendering of the architecture is entirely accurate and precise; the dainty figures perfectly reflect the Biedermeier spirit of Berlin in their posture and traditional dress.” (Thieme/B. V, 374f.) - Featuring views of: the Brandenburg Gate, the Charité, the Prinzenpalais, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Charlottenburg Palace – amongst others – Slightly browned due to age and the condition of the paper (in places somewhat more so), individual leaves with pale brown spots, some with slight finger marks, the corners minimally bumped. Overall in very good condition. Exceptionally magnificent and high-contrast prints, each with a narrow margin. -- We would be happy to send a complete list of the illustrations on request. Set of 49 aquatint plates depicting important monuments in Berlin. Each features an engraved inscription in German and French below the illustration. Most include engraved publisher’s details; some also feature engraved details of the engraver and artist. Loosely inserted in the original card portfolio with a title on the cover (showing somewhat heavier signs of wear, rubbed, scuffed and stained; spine renewed). - Extremely rare. - Small-format series of Berlin views after Friedrich August Calau (active from c. 1790 to 1830). - Depicting: the Brandenburg Gate, the Charité, the Prinzenpalais, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Charlottenburg Palace – amongst others. - Some browning due to age and the paper (in places slightly more pronounced), some pages with pale brown spots, some with slight finger stains, corners minimally bumped. Overall in very good condition. Exceptionally splendid and high-contrast prints, each with narrow margins.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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