Receuïl [sic] de lions, dessinez daprès nature par divers maitres et gravez par Bernard Picart. Divisé en six livres chacun de six feuilles.

PICART, Bernard

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Amsterdam, Bernard Picart, 1729

Oblong 4to, contemp. quarter calf (sl. rubbed).

flat spine, sp. edges, [8] pp., 36 pl. (some unobtrusive spotting). In good condition with strong impressions.

Beautifully engraved by B. Picart (1673-1733). Famous drawings of lions, consisting of an engr. title and 36 pl. with 42 ill. The 36 engravings in 6 quires numbered A-F: A-E with 6 numbered engravings, c. 12,7 x 18 cm, F with 12 smaller numbered engravings, c. 7,2 x 11,5 cm. Part F titled “Receuïl [!] de lions, dessinés dapres nature par Rembrandt et B. Picart qui les a gravés en 1728”. Some plates with indication “ad vivum”. By Picart alone: A1, 2-6, D6, E1-6, F1-4. After A. Dürer: A2, with Dürer monogram. After C. le Brun: B1-6. After Rembrandt: C1-6, D1-5, F5-11. After P. Potter: F12.Title in red & black with engr. vignette.
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