[Set design] Scena D'Invenzione e Disegno del Cavalier Bibiena rappresentante Cortili Diversi Reali.
J.G. Bibiena inven: et delin: A.O. [Ambroglio Orio] sculp. [n.d., c.1740.] Engraving. 355 x 500 (14 x 19¾"), with large margins. Spotting in margins. A set design for a 'Royal Court', with colonades and archways. Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (1696-1757) of Palma was 'First Theatrical Engineer' at the Viennese court of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and his daughter Maria Theresa from 1723-47, organising festivities including the Maria's wedding, and designing sets for theatrics. In 1753 he moved to the court of Frederick the Great in Berlin.
[Ref: 57362] £320.00
[Set design] Scena D'Invenzione e Disegno del Cavalier Bibiena rappresentante Sala Reale.
J.G. Bibiena inven: et delin: A.O. [Ambroglio Orio] sculp. [n.d., c.1740.] Engraving. 355 x 500 (14 x 19¾"), very large margins. Central fold as normal. Foxing in margin. A set design for an immense Baroque 'Royal Hall', with colonades and archways. Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (1696-1757) of Palma was 'First Theatrical Engineer' at the Viennese court of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and his daughter Maria Theresa from 1723-47, organising festivities including the Maria's wedding, and designing sets for theatrics. In 1753 he moved to the court of Frederick the Great in Berlin. Ex: Collection of Edward Croft Murray
[Ref: 62140] £420.00