Apr 02, 2009 - Sale 2175

Sale 2175 - Lot 14

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 2,000
BOSSE, ABRAHAM; and FARINATI, PAOLO. Diverses Figures à l'Eau Forte de Petits Amours, Anges Vollants, et Enfans . . . Ensemble, Plus[ieu]rs Sortes des Masques de l'Invention de Paul Farinaste Italien. 30 double-page engraved plates, including title. bound after: Differentes Manieres de Dessiner et Peindre. 24 double-page engraved plates, including title. Together, 2 volumes in one. 8vo, modern 1/4 calf; some soiling and minor stains, few plates partly separated along center crease, heavy spotting on Diverses Figures plate 26. Paris: A. Bosse, 1644; Np, nd
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Collection of plates depicting cherubs, angels, and grotesque masks intended as models for architectural detailing. Bound before it is another collection for use in painting and drawing instruction, with plates of artistic anatomy (including 6 full-length figures after Vesalius), facial expressions from classical statuary, perspective, landscape, etc.