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Authentic 1598 Architectural Ornament Engraving by Wendel Dietterlin, Framed with Florentine Provenance. (I am selling two of them. Prefer to …
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Authentic 1598 Architectural Ornament Engraving by Wendel Dietterlin, Framed with Florentine Provenance. (I am selling two of them. Prefer to sell them together).
An exceptional, authentic 16th-century Late Mannerist copperplate engraving by the renowned German painter, printmaker, and architectural theorist Wendel Dietterlin the Elder (c. 1550–1599).This highly detailed ornament plate originates from the legendary 1598 Nuremberg/Strasbourg edition of Dietterlin’s masterwork treatise, Architectura.
Rather than depicting a real structure, the composition showcases Dietterlin’s signature wildly imaginative, surreal style—featuring an elaborate classical monument flanked by allegorical sculpted figures, scrolling strapwork, and heavy Renaissance architectural pillars.
The engraving is executed on handmade chain-laid paper and exhibits a beautiful, rich amber "coffee" patina, an iconic and highly desirable characteristic of properly preserved 400+ year-old Renaissance works on paper.Provenance:
The reverse side retains its mid-20th-century original guarantee certificate (Certificato di Garanzia) from the historical Giovanni Baccani Galleria Artistica Fiorentina (Via della Vigna Nuova, Florence), providing excellent historical pedigree and collector peace of mind.
Condition & Presentation:The print is in excellent antique condition with crisp, sharp impression lines and uniform paper toning. It comes beautifully presented in a high-quality, gallery-vetted custom gold wood frame with elegant double matting, completely ready for display.
My mother collected art in her many travels. She purchased both of these together in Italy.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 1ʺD × 18ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Renaissance
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Period
- 16th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Perfect condition. There are zero imperfections. Perfect condition. There are zero imperfections. less
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