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black and white photograph of a large building with two towersa large christmas tree in the middle of a building
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Bohemia Schmerber, Hugo Research into the Art History of Bohemia. IV. Contributions to the History of the Dintzenhofers. With 7 photographic plates and further illustrations in the text. Prague, J.G. Calve Court and University Bookshop, 1900. 2 leaves, 64 pp. Folio. Two softback volumes in an original folder (scuffed and bumped, with foxing; folder stained and with tears). An extremely rare large-format work with high-quality photogravures. – The Dintzenhofers, originally from Bavaria, are counted amongst the most significant and, in terms of architectural and art-historical influence, most influential designers and builders of Baroque structures in Central Europe. They were involved, amongst other things, in around 250 buildings—both their own and those commissioned by others—in Bohemia, various regions of present-day Germany and Austria (Franconia, Hesse, Silesia and the Upper Palatinate), as well as in Italy (Rome, Venice and Turin). The five brothers and their descendants are best known for the religious buildings and aristocratic residences erected under their leadership, such as Passau Cathedral, Hradčany and the Clementinum in Prague, and St Peter’s Church in Vienna. – Overall, a very well-preserved and clean copy. An extremely rare large-format work featuring high-quality collotypes. – Originally from Bavaria, the Dientzenhofers rank amongst the most important Baroque architects and master builders in Central Europe, and amongst the most influential figures in both architectural and art history. Among other things, they worked on some 250 buildings, both their own and those of others, in Bohemia, in various parts of present-day Germany and Austria (Franconia, Hesse, Silesia and the Upper Palatinate), and in Italy (Rome, Venice and Turin). The five brothers and their descendants are known above all for the churches and aristocratic residences built under their direction, such as Passau Cathedral, Prague Castle (Hradčany) and the Clementinum in Prague, and St Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) in Vienna. – Overall, a very well-preserved and clean copy.
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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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