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1227
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$7,110.00
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JACQUES GABRIEL HUQUIER (French, 1695-1772) “LIVRE des DIFFERENTES ESPECES d’OISEAUX de la CHINE TIRES du CABINET du ROY GRAVE par HARQUIER”.18th century, France NOTE: Published 1737-1738. Large book containing 60 watercolored etchings by Huquier vibrantly depicting birds, flowers, plants and trophies of China. Spine marked “OISEAUXE DE LA CHINE”. Page 1 titled LIVRE/des differentes especes/d’OISEAUX de la CHINE/Tires du Cabinet du Roy/Grave par Huquier Pages 16, 31 and 46 titled LIVRE/de differentes especes/d’OISEAUX, FLEURS, PLANTES/et TROPHES de la CHINE/Tires du Cabinet du Roy/Graves par Huquier. Some pages marked “huquier Sculp et ex C.P.R. a Paris rue St Jacques pres les Mathurias”. With black leather binding. Book plate of “James Wadmore” (English art collector, 1782-1853) inside front cover. SIZE: Etchings: 13-1/2″ w x 21-3/4″ h CONDITION: Toning to edges of pages, binding and cover loose and worn, some pages restored. Etchings very good 49226-7 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1227
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |