Lot n° 285
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
Decorative arts - Lot 285
Decorative arts
RACINET (Albert Charles Auguste)
Polychrome Ornamentation. First and second series. Ancient and Asian art, Middle Ages, Renaissance, XVII, XVIII and XIXth centuries. Paris, Firmin-Didot & Cie, sd.
2 volumes in folio. Text pages with figures; illustrated with 100 and 120 chromolithographed plates hors texte, with explanatory leaflets interspersed. Excellent condition, very fresh colors, all mounted on tabs.
½ green chagrin, gilt title on spine, one hinge broken, wear rubs.
Also included: JONES (Owen): Grammaire de l'ornement. London, Day and son; Paris, Cagnon, sd.
In-4; illustrated with 112 polychrome plates. Together mounted on tabs.
½ burgundy chagrin with period filleted corners, ornate ribbed spine, headpieces stretched on one volume, wear rubs.
Remarkable for its iconography. Excellent documentation.
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