Jacquard, Joseph-Marie, 1752-1834; Abbās I, Shah of Iran, 1571-1629; Rugs, Oriental
Author's armorial book-plate reproduced on t.-p. Ornamental lining-papers. Each colored plate accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Includes index. Bibliography: p. [387]-401. Allegory.--Contemporary arts.--Carpets, runners and...
Silverwork -- England -- London -- 18th century;Sconces -- England -- London -- 18th century;Decorative arts -- England -- London -- 18th century;Dunham Massey (Altrincham, England);Warrington, George Booth, Earl of, 1675-1758;Diana (Roman...
Peter Archambo I (free 1720, d. 1767)
Detail: depicts one of two sconces
Marks: Fully marked on each backplate: maker's mark PA, crown above, in shaped surround (Grimwade 2127) leopard's head date letter P for 1730/31 lion passant....
World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Germany; World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war; Art treasures in war; Temples; Figures -- Male; Battles
Destroyed February 13-14 during three allied bombing raids on Dresden or in subsequent fires.