Lot No. 728


ŠKRÉTA, KAREL: THE SIEGE OF PRAGUE BY THE SWEDISH TROOPS IN OCTOBER 1648


“Waher Abriss der beyden Königlichen Haubt /Alt Und Newstatt Prag/ Wie dieselben von des Konigl: Schwedischen Generalissimi Furstl: Dhte: Herren Herren Carl Gustavo Pfaltz-Graffen bey Rhein Hertzogen in Bayern, Den 5 Octobris Belagert, mit Approcci, Minen, Canoniren Und Sturmben starckh betrangt, Und dann am 2 Novembris 1648 Wiederumben Verlassen Und Quittiret worden.” Frankfurt am Main: Matthaei Merians Seel. Erben, 1652 (1663), copper engraving, etching, 31 x 59 cm, passe-partout, glass, frame, preserved condition
Three sheets pasted together - The Siege of Prague by the Swedish troops in October 1648. A view of the City from today's Vinohrady. In the upper corners portraits of the city defenders, Rudolph Colloredo and Innocentio Guadagnoli. The name of the sheet is in the drapery in the middle. The text bottom left: Carlo Screta del., right: M.Merian excudit.

Literature: Schottky M.J. 1831(69); Novotný A. 1931(12); Bachmann F. 1939 (37 No. 1710); Hlavsa V. 1971 (No.110); Nebehay I.-Wagner R.(No. 404/18); Kreuzziger M. 1996(No.72); Lazarová M.-Lukas J. 2002 (No.172)

24.11.2018 - 14:00

Estimate:
CZK 30,000.-
Starting bid:
CZK 22,000.-

ŠKRÉTA, KAREL: THE SIEGE OF PRAGUE BY THE SWEDISH TROOPS IN OCTOBER 1648


“Waher Abriss der beyden Königlichen Haubt /Alt Und Newstatt Prag/ Wie dieselben von des Konigl: Schwedischen Generalissimi Furstl: Dhte: Herren Herren Carl Gustavo Pfaltz-Graffen bey Rhein Hertzogen in Bayern, Den 5 Octobris Belagert, mit Approcci, Minen, Canoniren Und Sturmben starckh betrangt, Und dann am 2 Novembris 1648 Wiederumben Verlassen Und Quittiret worden.” Frankfurt am Main: Matthaei Merians Seel. Erben, 1652 (1663), copper engraving, etching, 31 x 59 cm, passe-partout, glass, frame, preserved condition
Three sheets pasted together - The Siege of Prague by the Swedish troops in October 1648. A view of the City from today's Vinohrady. In the upper corners portraits of the city defenders, Rudolph Colloredo and Innocentio Guadagnoli. The name of the sheet is in the drapery in the middle. The text bottom left: Carlo Screta del., right: M.Merian excudit.

Literature: Schottky M.J. 1831(69); Novotný A. 1931(12); Bachmann F. 1939 (37 No. 1710); Hlavsa V. 1971 (No.110); Nebehay I.-Wagner R.(No. 404/18); Kreuzziger M. 1996(No.72); Lazarová M.-Lukas J. 2002 (No.172)


Auction: Art and Antiques
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 24.11.2018 - 14:00
Location: Prague
Exhibition: 19.11. - 24.11.2018

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