Live auction - Lot 810
[Architecture - Antwerp]
Designs for the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
C. 1880
€ 300 / 400
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Lot description
71 lithographs, 85,0 x 67,5 cm, wove paper, linen backed (some foxing, few creases).
Contemp. binding with linen spine and cardboard covers (used).
Large portfolio with designs for the structure, facade and carpentry of the monumental building that was inaugurated in 1890. The city of Antwerp held a competition in 1877, but since no individual design was completely convincing, they asked Winders and Van Dijk to combine their designs.
Joined: 1-3. 3 photos taken during the construction on 26 September 1887. Albumen prints, c. 27,9 x 39,1 cm. - 4. Sheet with 8 reproductions of Jean Jacques's designs for the competition of 1877. - 5. Sheet with the level differences in the area. (6 pcs)