[Paper theatres] Trentsensky, M. (ca. 1860). Collection of paper theatre backgrounds
Fourteen (hand)col. lithogr. backgrounds for paper theatres, var. obl. folio sizes, all mounted on board w. printed address of Trentsensky in Vienna, the title and the "Decoration" number of the specific background folded backwards. Fine and rare collection of colourful background stages. Comprises: 13. Tempel Hain; 40. Rococo Zimmer; 44. Schluss Tempel; 45. Türkischer Garten; 47. Alte Stadt; 56. (verlorner Sohn) Memphis; 62. Bagdad; 68. Holländische Taverne; 70. Waffen Saal; 74. Weisser Prunk Saal (dam.); 79. Freie Gegend; 83. Wald, Aussicht in Bithinien; 84. Römischer Garten; 85. Römisches Peristyl. With: approx. 75 other (hand)col. lithogr. accessories for paper theatres, incl. a number of (cut-out) stages (1x movable), wings etc., partly w. wooden supports or frames at the back, partly in mediocre condition (detached from mounts, dustsoiled, dam. or incomplete). Kept in 2 modern board boxes. Ex collection Otto van der Mieden. Sold as a collection, not subject to return.
(total ca. 90)