This is a set of three antique prints from Cours d'architecture qui comprend les ordres de Vignole, by Augustin-Charles d'Aviler (1653-1701), published in Paris by Jean Mariette in 1738.

The book was an important French architectural treatise covering architecture, architectural decoration, construction and garden design. This 1738 edition was revised and enlarged, with numerous engraved plates illustrating architectural designs, buildings, architectural details and formal gardens.

These are genuine prints from the year stated, and not later reproductions of any kind. As such, they may show ageing/wear and have stains/marks/foxing or other imperfections - please have a good look at the photos to determine the exact condition of each print.

The three prints illustrate elaborate Rococo door crowns and overdoor decorations. The designs include ornamental compositions for doors in galleries and salons, decorative door surrounds and richly ornamented panels intended to form decorative crowns above doorways.

The plates provide a fascinating visual survey of highly elaborate French interior decoration, featuring scrolling foliage, shell-like ornament, cartouches, figures, framed pictures and intricate architectural mouldings. They are particularly attractive examples of Rococo ornamental design.

Each print measure approximately 15.5 x 23cm (6.1" x 9.1")

Postage: The prints will be carefully protected and dispatched on the next working day, or usually the same day if purchased in the morning.