{"title":"Oostenrijk-Hongarije","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntieke objecten uit Oostenrijk-Hongarije (1867–1918), waaronder boeken, keramiek, religieuze objecten, kunst en gebruiksvoorwerpen uit de voormalige dubbelmonarchie.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antiek-tsjechisch-boek-1897-jan-herodes-libuse-praag-originele-19e-eeuwse-novella","title":"Jan Herodes - Jos. D. Konrád - Libuše Prague - 1897","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"225\"\u003eOriginal Czech edition of \u003cem data-end=\"272\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eJan Herodes\u003c\/em\u003e, printed in Prague in 1897 by Libuše.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eThe story revolves around the figure of Herod, known from biblical history, but here incorporated into a literary novella of the kind that appeared more frequently at the end of the 19th century. Such publications were part of a broader cultural movement in the Czech Republic, in which language, literature, and identity began to play an increasingly important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eThis copy has clearly been well-used. The paper cover is present, but the binding has largely disappeared. The booklet is therefore very fragile and should effectively be viewed as a bundle of loose or nearly loose pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"850\"\u003eThe pages show discoloration and signs of wear consistent with their age, but the text is still clearly legible. It is precisely this vulnerable state that gives the object a certain charm, especially when laid open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eCareful handling is truly necessary. Beautiful as a collector's item or as a decorative piece with a story, less suitable for active reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"f5cnos\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y8fmlp\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eYear: 1897\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a8c27g\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eLocation: Prague\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19f2xsu\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003ePublisher: Libuše (Matice zábavy a vědění)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zidgkf\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eAuthor: Jos. D. 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The cross features traditional Catholic symbolism, including the halo behind Christ, the INRI plaque, and the skull and crossbones at the foot of the cross.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of dark wood, warm gold-colored details, and the beautifully cast corpus gives this crucifix a characterful appearance typical of religious art from Central Europe around the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cross is in neat antique condition with signs of wear consistent with its age. An atmospheric object for collectors of religious art or as a decorative historical wall piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeriod: circa 1880-1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: presumably Czech Republic or Austria-Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial cross: solid wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eCorpus: cast white metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 20 × 9.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eOriginal gold-colored accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli\u003eGood antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54932132331859,"sku":"AB0730001","price":38.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_9082.jpg?v=1789299993"},{"product_id":"prague-henri-hantich-eerste-druk-1905-auteursopdracht-aan-karel-chytil","title":"Prague - Henri Hantich - First Edition 1905 - Author's dedication to Karel Chytil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special first edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrague: Histoire, Arts, Économie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from 1905, written by Henri Hantich and featuring a preface by the French historian Ernest Denis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis richly illustrated publication describes the history, architecture, art, and culture of Prague at the beginning of the twentieth century, when the city was still part of Austria-Hungary. The book contains numerous historical photographs and drawings of famous Prague monuments, including the Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, and Prague Castle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this copy special is the handwritten author's dedication by Henri Hantich to Charles (Karel) Chytil, dated April 12, 1905. Chytil was a prominent Czech art historian and director of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. This gives this copy a special historical provenance directly linked to the cultural Prague of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has retained its original illustrated cover, featuring the characteristic silhouette of Prague Castle. The interior is richly supplied with historical cityscapes, architectural photography, and illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special collector's item for enthusiasts of Prague, European history, historical photography, and antiquarian books with an interesting provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Prague\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: Histoire, Arts, Économie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Henri Hantich (1855-1919)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface: Ernest Denis (1849-1921)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: First edition, 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublishers: Librairie Nilsson, Paris and Librairie F. Topič, Prague\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Imprimerie Unie, Prague\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Prague, then Austria-Hungary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: XI + 109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 32 × 22 × 1.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Large-format book with original illustrated paper cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Historical photographs, drawings, and separate illustration plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotography: Including H. 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