{"title":"Austria-Hungary","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique objects from Austria-Hungary (1867–1918), including books, ceramics, religious objects, art and everyday items from the former dual monarchy.\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. 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This second volume was published from 1914 to 1915 and contains all twelve issues, published during the first years of the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopičův sborník brought together literature and visual arts in a richly produced cultural review. The contents include Czech and translated poetry and prose, essays, art and cultural history, theatre, music, photography, and chronicles. Among the authors and subjects included are Friedrich Nietzsche, Leo Tolstoy, Jan Hus, Božena Němcová, J. S. Machar, Adolf Heyduk, and Jaroslav Vrchlický.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive is the extensive visual section edited by the Czech painter Rudolf Vejrych. Numerous works of art are reproduced throughout the volume, including several separately presented color illustrations on dark mounting paper. Represented among others are T. F. 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F. Šimon, Alois Kalvoda, Mikoláš Aleš, Osvald Blažíček, Jaroslav Věšín, Jakub Obrovský, and Václav Brožík\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors mentioned: among others Friedrich Nietzsche, Leo Tolstoy, J. S. Machar, Adolf Heyduk, and Jaroslav Vrchlický\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: black cloth hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine: gold-stamped title and decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges: natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 24.5 × 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod designation: antique, early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical period: First World War \/ Austria-Hungary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to very good antique condition. 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