{"product_id":"the-gothic-model-book-the-architecture-of-the-middle-ages-v-statz-g-ungewitter-1858","title":"The Gothic Model-book; The Architecture of the Middle Ages, V. Statz \u0026 G. Ungewitter, 1858","description":"\u003cp data-test-id=\"book-title\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst published in Germany as one of the nineteenth century's most influential architectural pattern books, \u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eThe Gothic Model-Book\u003c\/em\u003e was intended as a practical source of inspiration for architects, builders, craftsmen and designers engaged in the Gothic Revival. Compiled by the German architects Vincenz Statz and Georg Gottlob Ungewitter, the work presents hundreds of detailed studies of medieval architectural forms and decorative arts, drawn from churches and public buildings throughout Germany. Covering everything from windows, tracery and vaulting to altars, pulpits, metalwork and carved ornament, it became an important reference for the revival of Gothic architecture and ecclesiastical design during the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"book-title\" data-test-id=\"book-title\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold-heavy ctm-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003eThe Gothic\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-b\u003cspan class=\"text-bold-heavy ctm-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003eook;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-bold-heavy ctm-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003eThe Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"text-bold-heavy ctm-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003ethe Middle\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"font-style-normal\"\u003eAges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with its associated Arts, illustrated by examples drawn from existing authorities in the Churches and public buildings of Germany. By V. Statz and G. Ungewitter; with descriptive text by A. Reichensperger; translated by Monicke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by A. Evans, The Strand, London. Undated, but believed to be 1858 first English edition. An uncommon title.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA substantial folio sized hardback which has been rebound with modern burgundy leather spine with black morocco title labels with gilt decoration. The covers bound in grey cloth and modern plain ivory endpapers with cloth strengthening to hinges. All very soundly bound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: with ink stamps of Constantine \u0026amp; Co Cabinet Makers of Leeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the book is in good (minus) condition - the introductory text pages are generally bright and clear, but the title pages and the plates have substantial foxing throughout. Everything is still legible making this an excellent reference work, but the Plates would not be suitable for display due to the spotting. Plates are mainly in monochrome, some in duotone, with a few in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperfect, but still an attractive and impressive volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(i) Title + 22pp text + 216pp Plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx 401mm high x 300mm wide x 55mm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 4.64kg (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924311982465,"sku":"LAN10319","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/TheGothicModelbook_TheArchitectureoftheMiddleAges_V.Statz_G.Ungewitter_1858IMG_6474A.jpg?v=1784196825","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/en-us\/products\/the-gothic-model-book-the-architecture-of-the-middle-ages-v-statz-g-ungewitter-1858","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}