DESCRIPTION: Two antique original architectural drawings dating from the 18th century or possibly earlier.

The first drawing depicts the entrance of a church with a choir loft, pipe organ and vaulted dome overhead; a winged, crowned figure playing a harp sits atop the pipe organ. Beneath this sketch is a top-down drawing, probably of the same space, with a scale underneath. Light pencil outline drawings on verso. This drawing is accomplished in graphite and gray wash on heavy wove paper.

The second drawing depicts a bearded angel holding a scythe and with his arm resting on a blank shield as he reclines atop a base ornamented with foliage motifs and a sword. This drawing is accomplished in graphite, ink and wash on lined paper; this paper has been affixed to a second, larger piece of lined paper. Jester or foolscap watermark, visible when held to light, on the larger piece of lined paper.

CIRCA: 18th century, possibly earlier
ORIGIN: European
DIMENSIONS: (Pipe organ drawing) H: 20.5" W: 11.5" (Angel with scythe drawing, both pieces of paper) H: 15.5" W: 8.25"

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CONDITION: Both items show wear consistent with age and use, including toning, creasing, foxing, staining, folding, minor tearing and other wear. Residue present on both items in spots. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.