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119 - COUSIN, Jean. The Art of Drawing, clearly and precisely demo…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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COUSIN, Jean. The Art of Drawing, clearly and precisely demonstrated by Jean Cousin, French painter. Paris, published by Jean de Beauvais, undated [c. 1820] Folio, later Bradel binding in white vellum, plain spine decorated with the title in black calligraphy. 1 blank folio (engraved title page), 12 pp., 23 engraved plates. Title page frayed with a restored crease; water stain on the lower corner of the leaves; some foxing. Plate no. 6 is missing. A fine album of artistic anatomy featuring drawings by Le Clere, engraved by Petit, based on the work of Jean Cousin, known as ‘the Younger’ (c. 1536–1595), Rare.
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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