The Seven Wonders Of - Probst 1760 - Rare - Altkolorit

Description: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Full episode(Seven Peepshow sheets with elaborate, old-colored depictions of the seven wonders of the ancient world) These are seven original, old-colored copper engraving peep-box sheets by Georg Balthasar Probst, printed around 1760. Title: The hanging gardens of Semiramis in Babylon: "The Babylonian Moors, the world's first wonders."The Colossus of Rhodes: "Colossi sun picture, second wonder of the world."The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt: "The Egyptian Pyramids, third wonder of the world."The tomb of King Mausolus II. to Halicarnassus: "The Tomb of Mausoli, the fourth marvel of the world."The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus: "Temple of the Goddess Diana at Ephesus, Fifth Wonder of the World"The Colosseum in Rome: "The great round display at Rome, sixth wonder of the world" (Was used by GB Probst instead of the Zeus statue of Phidias of OLYMPIA )The lighthouse on the island of Pharos off Alexandria: "The high Egyptian tower of fire, the seven wonders of the world. "Depiction: Seven elaborately designed proscenium sheets with depictions of the wonders of the ancient worldCartographer: Georg Balthasar Probst (1732 - 1801) Year: Around 1760Plate area size: 28 cm each x 41cm Technology: Engraving Condition (Perfect/Very Good/Good/Fair/Fair/Poor): In good condition. Slightly browned for age. A few inconspicuous, small creases and stains. The leaf of the pyramids slightly cropped. Framed under a passe-partout, this is very inconspicuous or invisible. Remarks: The very decorative, old-colored proscenium sheets imaginatively show the famous buildings with rich figurative decorations. Very rare, especially as a complete series. Reference: Sixt v. Kapff K415ff.; Minici, Mondo 290-294 (5 sheets)English description:This scarce, complete and very decorative series of optical views ("peepshow" / "vue d'optique") depicts the seven Wonders of the World as they were known in the 18th century. The copper engravings show the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in Halicarnassus, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Colosseum in Rome. All seven copper engravings bear a title in four languages and show their strong original colors. They were published by Georg Balthasar Probst in 1760 in Augsburg, Bavaria. All of them measure 28 x 41 cm (plate size). They are in good condition with some light browning due to age and a few unobtrusive crinkles and stains.(These flaws are invisible when framed under a mat). Scarce, especially as a complete series. Reference: Sixt v. Kapff K415ff.; Minici, Mondo 290-294 (5 sheets) - - - International buyers welcome. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. - - -For the search engine: view map engraving--- Upon request, we will be happy to issue you a free certificate of authenticity ------ If you wish, we will gladly provide a certificate of authenticity free of charge ---dewabitThis scarce, complete and very decorative series of optical views ("peepshow" / "vue d'optique") depicts the seven Wonders of the World as they were known in the 18th century. The copper engravings show the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in Halicarnassus, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Colosseum in Rome. All seven copper engravings bear a title in four languages and show their strong original colors. They were published by Georg Balthasar Probst in 1760 in Augsburg, Bavaria. All of them measure 28 x 41 cm (plate size). They are in good condition with some light browning due to age and a few unobtrusive crinkles and stains.(These flaws are invisible when framed under a m

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