Description: State: Possible proofs, as the caption below each image in written in manuscript ink. Ref: Guilmard 64, consisting of 5 pages of text and 20 folio sheets with etchings. Rare set.
Artists and Engravers: Made by Domenique Collin after Jean Lamour. Domenique Collin (1725-1781) was active in Nancy as engraver to Stanislas, king of Poland. Jean Lamour was actiev as blacksmith and became famous with the ironwork he made for the Royal Palace of Nancy.
Subject: 25 Antique prints, titled: 'Receuil des ouvrages en serrurerie que Stanislas le Bienfaisant Roy de Pologne.' - Examples of the wrought iron made for the Royal Palace in Nancy. This includes a few sheets of text and descriptions of the plates, as well as the title and dedication sheets.
Condition: Good, given age. some damaged corners, tears and soiling. All sheets with a horizontal fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 43 x 57 cm. The image size is ca. 43 x 57 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 16.9 x 22.4 inch. The image size is ca. 16.9 x 22.4 inch.
Medium: Etching and letterpress, on hand laid paper.
Location: LA-B2-01/06
SKU: 49098
Section: VARIOUS
