Sale: 359 / Rare Books including Marine Art, Nov. 16./17. 2009 in Hamburg Lot 1288

 
Arnold Houbraken - Konstschilders, 3 Bde., 1753.


1288
Arnold Houbraken
Konstschilders, 3 Bde., 1753.
Estimate:
€ 250 / $ 268
Sold:
€ 204 / $ 218

(incl. surcharge)
Houbraken, A., De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen. 2nd edition. 3 vols. With engr. title, engr. portrait, 47 copper plates (2 folding) as well as 4 coppers in the text. The Hague, J. Swart et al 1753. Contemp. half calf with label. 8vo. 5 ll., 381 pp., 5 ll.; 1 l., 361 pp., 3 ll.; 2 ll., 408 pp., 4 ll.
Chamberlin 2008. - UCBA I, 875. - Cf. Schlosser p. 426. - Comprehensive history of Dutch artists of the late 16th to 17th century, as continuation of Karel van Mander's Schilder-Book. - First released 1718-21. - Slightly foxed, 1 plate with marginal tear, 2 ll. with mended tears and 1 defective spot (loss of printed matter). Binding scraped and scuffed.




1288
Arnold Houbraken
Konstschilders, 3 Bde., 1753.
Estimate:
€ 250 / $ 268
Sold:
€ 204 / $ 218

(incl. surcharge)