Null Devotional figure of the 18th century, figure of a saint (Mary), softwood, …

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Devotional figure of the 18th century, figure of a saint (Mary), softwood, fully carved and polychrome painted, missing parts, rubbed and bumped, stress crack on the reverse, h. 56,5 cm

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Devotional figure of the 18th century, figure of a saint (Mary), softwood, fully carved and polychrome painted, missing parts, rubbed and bumped, stress crack on the reverse, h. 56,5 cm

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Capitoli dell'Academia de gli ardenti di Bologna nuovamente riformati. With engraved title page. Bologna, appresso Bartolomeo Cocchi, 1610. 23 pp. 8°. Paperback with thread stitching (traces of use). Italy Capitoli dell'Academia de gli ardenti di Bologna nuovamente riformati. With engraved title page. Bologna, appresso Bartolomeo Cocchi, 1610. 23 pp. 8°. Paperback with thread stitching (traces of use). First edition. - Rare, for us only traceable in two institutions (BNF Paris and BNCF Florence). - This book describes the rules, regulations, procedures, tasks, organization, curricula, etc. of the famous boys' school in Bologna. Founded in the mid-16th century, the academy was forced to close in the mid-18th century. A few years after the publication of this rare guide, none other than Bartolomeo Cesi was appointed drawing teacher at the Accademia, and later one of the most learned women of all time, Christina Roccati (1732-1797), joined the teaching staff. The text itself, which is divided into 58 headings ("Capitoli"), provides a fascinating insight into the ideal of a nobleman's education. - Spotting throughout. Overall well preserved. Italy - With engraved title page. Sewn in contemporary plain gray wrappers. (traces of use). - First Edition. - Rare, only available in two institutions (BNF Paris and BNCF Florence). - This book describes the rules, regulations, procedures, tasks, organization, curricula etc. of the famous boys' school in Bologna. Founded in the mid-16th century, the academy was forced to close in the mid-18th century. A few years after the publication of this rare guide, no less a figure than Bartolomeo Cesi was appointed drawing teacher at the Accademia, and later one of the most learned women of all time, Christina Roccati (1732-1797), joined the teaching staff. The text itself, divided into 58 headings ("capitoli"), provides a fascinating insight into the ideal of a nobleman's education. - Spotting throughout. Overall well preserved. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

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Original drawing depicting a Peking opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th century gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. China Original drawing depicting a Peking opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th century gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. The emergence of Peking opera dates back to the end of the 18th century and included dance, acrobatics and music for the representation of Chinese historical stories and folklore. Originally, the performers wore real masks, which were later replaced by a type of make-up specially designed for each character. - Zhang Fei (d. 221 AD), surnamed Yide, was a Chinese military general and politician who served under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period in China. - In very good condition. China - Original drawing depicting a Beijing opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th c. Gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. - The emergence of Peking opera dates back to the end of the 18th century and included dance, acrobatics and music for the depiction of Chinese historical stories and folklore. Originally, the performers wore real masks, which were later replaced by a type of make-up specially designed for each character. - Zhang Fei (d. 221 AD), surnamed Yide, was a Chinese military general and politician who served under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period in China. - Very well preserved.

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View of a medieval world map of Belgium. Ca. 1850s, recolored in the 20th century. Watercolor, gouache and pencil on wove paper. 24 x 41.3 cm. Belgian, 2nd half of the 19th century. Inscribed in the map with the Latin names of the regions, also with the inscription in Belgian at lower center and inscriptions by another hand in pencil. - Margins very slightly irregularly trimmed and with losses. Occasional light brown stains. Some storage and handling marks. Good overall. Very fresh watercolor, in style and motif based on the Middle Ages. Belgium View of a medieval world map of Belgium. Ca. 1850s, recolored in the 20th century. Watercolor, gouache and pencil on wove paper. 24 x 41.3 cm. Belgian, 2nd half of the 19th century. Inscribed in the map with the Latin names of the regions, also with the inscription in Belgian at lower center and inscriptions by another hand in pencil. - Margins very slightly irregularly trimmed and with losses. Occasional light brown stains. Some storage and handling marks. Good overall. Very fresh watercolor, in style and motif based on the Middle Ages. Our drawing is based on a medieval world map of Belgium, on which 4 male figures in costumes are placed in the center. On the left and upper edges of the depiction, our drawing still has the character of a sketch; the coloring was not executed here. This must have been done later in the 20th century, especially in the case of the 4 figures, as this is the only way to explain the extreme brilliance and luminosity of the colors of the costumes. Watercolor, gouache and pencil on wove paper. Inscribed in the map with the Latin names of the regions, also with inscription in Belgisch at lower center as well as those in pencil by another hand. - Margins very slightly irregularly cut and with some defects. Occasional light brown stains. Some storage and handling marks. Good overall. Very fresh watercolor, in style and motif reminiscent of the Middle Ages. - Our drawing is based on a medieval world map of Belgium on which 4 male figures in costumes are placed in the center. On the left and at the top of the depiction the character of a sketch is still preserved as the coloring was not executed there. This must have been done later in the 20th century, especially for the 4 figures as this is the only way to explain the extreme brilliance and luminosity of the colors of the costumes. This work is taxed. A surcharge of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books) or 19% VAT will be added to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

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