While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.

#BC81 $155
 Each measures approximately 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches.

We are delighted to offer engravings from the dynamic and exceedingly rare work of George Andreas Boeckler (1648 – 1685), “Architectura Curiosa Nova” published in 1664 in Nuremberg, Germany. Boeckler, a German architect and engineer from Nuremberg was fascinated with water-raising devices, mills and other industrial machinery, fountains and all things mechanical, especially machines with many gears and complex moving parts.

“Architectura Curiosa Nova” is a comprehensive overview of the fountains of Europe with an introduction about the technical side of hydraulic engineering. It shows many examples of fountains and the differing effects that can be created by the flow of water through them. Also shown are the settings of many fountains including garden architecture, the views of houses of their privileged inhabitants, and the gardens and grottoes on the grounds where these fountains were located. Many of them include schematics for the mazes and labyrinths which were also part of the garden plan for these beautiful settings.

Each black and white engraving is strongly rendered on lightly creamy, chain-lined paper that is in remarkably good condition for a work that is now almost 350 years of age. There is occasional very minor foxing or faint, marginal damp staining that in no way detracts from the remarkable beauty of the images. Each print is approximately 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches and will be accompanied by a copy of the frontispiece. It is truly a wonderful work that not only has historical and scientific value, but presents these beautiful feats of engineering and architecture in a superbly decorative manner.

We accept credit cards, PayPal, checks, and money orders. Washington state residents pay Washington state sales tax. Shipping for this item is $8.95. Items can be combined to save on postage. Our environment is smoke free. We pack professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 7 days if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at 1-888-PANTEEK or email panteek@aol.com.