Author: Le Pautre, Jean (1618–1682)
Title: Nouveaux Dessings, Pour Orner Et Embelir Les Carosses, Et Chaires Roullantes, Title and 4 Plates; [Chimneypieces ; Panaux D'Ornements Nouvel; Frisses Feuillages Et Ornements. First Editions. Of Gthe Engravings by Jean le Pautre (1618–1682)
Description: Paris, Pierre Mariette, [late 17th century]. 53 copper-engravings from various suites, some including titles, many numbered in ink in contemporary hand at head, lightly soiled, a few frayed at corner, each tipped to later sheet, together loose in modern cloth drop-back box, morocco label to lid and spine. Leaves measure 20 x 30cm. on support sheets 25 x 34 cm.. ? The engravings are as follows: Nouveaux Dessings, pour orner et embelir les Carosses, et Chaires roullantes, title and 4 plates; [Chimneypieces], 18 plates; Panaux d'Ornements Nouvel, title and 9 plates; Frisses Feuillages et Ornements, 20 plates..A prolific and versatile artist who worked for the Crown, Le Pautre created many designs in a bold sculptural manner, their subjects ranging from architectural elements such as ceilings and friezes to garden vases and trophies. Through his engraved work, he is credited with the dissemination of the Louis XIV style. .

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