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TITLE : PLAN FOR A DORIC ORDER DOOR DESCRIPTION : from Jean-Francois de Neufforge's (artist & engraver) encyclopedic series Recueil Élémentaire d'Architecture, a popular architectural sourcebook during the second half of the 18th century A comprehensive series of architectural studies of facades, exteriors & interiors of French & other Continental architecture. Detail studies include doorways, pediments, windows, fireplaces, fences, gates, columns, stairways, vases, & interior paneling. Some of the designs include floor plans in the lower portion, while others are solely floor plans. The work includes a variety of architectural styles, notably the neoclassical style that became popular when these were produced, during the second half of the 18th century. ORIGIN : Paris, France DATE : 1757 TECHNIQUE : Copperplate engraving MEASUREMENT : the paper measures aprox. 10 x 16" the black lined border is apron. 8.5 x 13.75" CONDITION : this is an original antique print - as such there may be varying signs of aging... so please look at the photos carefully - the first photo shows the entire print - convo me for additional photos AUTHENTICITY : all prints are guaranteed to be a original ANTIQUE - over 100 years old DOCUMENT of AUTHENTICITY : a copy of the title page with date, publisher & printer's information will be included with the print SHIPPING : THIS PRINT MAY ARRIVE ROLLED & INSIDE A MAILING TUBE - prints arrive in a new resealable & recyclable clear polypropylene envelope - please be careful when removing the print from this envelope as it has a sticky edge! included is the title page [if available] & a hand written description - shipped in a sturdy kraft mailer with plenty of additional reinforcement - i usually use clean recycled packaging as reinforcement - shipping charges include insurance RETURNS : returns are accepted for most any reason - please notify me within 7 days of receipt if you choose to return the print - you will be refunded 100% on my receipt of the UNDAMAGED print one caveat if the print is damaged by the buyer it is not returnable - prints must be returned in the same condition as received WATERMARK : while the print in the photos may be watermarked "antiqueprintstore" the actual print you receive is not SOCIAL MEDIA : like us on facebook - www.facebook.com/antiqueprintstore follow us on pinterest - www.pinterest.com/antiqueprint :: THANKS FOR LOOKING :: PLEASE HANDLE PRINTS CAREFULLY! more on this series - Jean-François de Neufforge was a Flemish architect & engraver. He arrived in Paris around 1738 & studied engraving there. Neufforge's great work was the Recueil Élémentaire d'Architecture containing roughly 900 architectural engravings, nearly all of which he both designed & engraved. "It is a traditional architect's pattern-book but is of unprecedented scope, containing virtually every type of civic & domestic building then known, including such structures as prisons & lighthouses that had only recently been
