Recueil D'Ornemens
by Cauvet, Gilles-Paul
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Narberth, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
SUPERB COPY OF THIS SPLENDID CLASSICAL REVIVAL PATTERN BOOK, informed by recent archaeological discoveries in Italy. Created for the king's brother, these extravagant designs "demonstrate [Cauvet's] tremendous range and understanding of classical ornament" (Vasemania). The number and content of leaves differ between copies. That offered here is among the most complete recorded. In fine condition.
¶Guilmard, Les Maîtres ornemanistes 226,28 (59 pl.); Quérard, La France littéraire II: 89 (64 pl.); Lewine, Bibliography of 18th Century Art 98 & reprod. (73 pl.); Cohen-de Ricci, Guide de l'amateur de livres à gravures 208 (76 pl.).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bruce McKittrick Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 03712
- Title
- Recueil D'Ornemens
- Author
- Cauvet, Gilles-Paul
- Format/Binding
- Gilt red morocco (David; hinges rubbed), large corner fleurons, spine and all edges gilt, silk marker
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- for the Author
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1777
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Morocco
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