568 - France - Alsace

France - Alsace Löser, J. The peace church on the battlefield of Wörth. Original pen and wash drawing. 1876. 42.8 x 33 cm. Signed, dated and inscribed "Nürnberg". Finely executed drawing of the parish church of Fröschweiler in Alsace. A previous building was destroyed during the Battle of Wörth, while the new building depicted here on the same site was given the title Friedenskirche (Church of Peace) when it was consecrated on July 30, 1876. - The motif of the drawing was subsequently published as a wood engraving by the Nuremberg artist and engraver Johann Karl Lösers. - Small and inconspicuous hole in the center of the motif, traces of previous mounting and framing in the margin, short tear in the center right, the corners somewhat bumped. Overall well-preserved, detailed and finely illuminated original drawing. France - Alsace - The church on the battlefield of Wörth. Original washed pen and ink drawing. Signed, dated, and inscribed. - A finely detailed drawing of the parish church in Fröschweiler, Alsace. A previous building was destroyed during the Battle of Wörth, and the new building depicted here, constructed on the same site was consecrated on July 30, 1876. The motif of the drawing was subsequently disseminated as a wood engraving by the Nuremberg artist and engraver Johann Karl Löser. - Small, inconspicuous hole in the center of the motif, traces of previous mounting or framing on the edge of the sheet, short tear in the center right, corners slightly bumped. Overall, a well-preserved, detailed, and finely illuminated original drawing. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.