Four 17th Century German Engravings of Grotesques

Four 17th Century German Engravings of GrotesquesA rare set of four plates from a series of six designs for strapwork and grotesque ornament, Neu Inventirtes Laub Bandl und Groteschgen Werk, published in Nuremberg between 1680 and 1726 by Johann Christoph Weigel (16541725). Why we like them Finely traced and inspired by the archeological discoveries in Rome (excavations in the 16th and 17th centuries were made by digging tunnels, or 'grottoes', hence the style of decoration they found was called

Height (to the top of fitting): 24

in the 18th century Chinese export taste

who pioneered the Neoclassical style in the late 18th century Britain

phenomenally heavy

25 in / 72 cm across

Dionysus is associated with sensuality

that have acquired a mellow colour over time

An exceptional quality mid-19th century botanical print from Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants Vol

We love the rich colour of the glaze

A wonderfully pretty and rare piece

fashioned as stylised scallop shells

Late 19th – early 20th century