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71. [Cabinet du Roi]. Plans and Views of Versailles. Paris, 1689. In-plane, bound in marbled calf, spine with seven raised bands decorated with fleur-de-lys fleurons, title and date 1689 on the spine, double gilt fillet framing the boards, with the arms of France stamped in the center of the boards, edges gilt. Epidermated binding with faded golds, spines cracked, headbands worn, rubbed edges and corners worn. A few freckles, some plates slightly browned. Untitled collection of 26 plates (64,2 x 46,5 cm) including 18 views of Versailles: 1. [Plan] Surveyed and designed on the spot and engraved by F. de Lapointe; 2. Plan of the Chasteau of Versailles; 3. Plan of the Chateau de Versailles with all its appartemens. Israel Silvestre delin et sculpsit 1667 ; 4. View and perspective of the Chasteau de Versailles, from the side of the entrance. Israel Silvestre 1664; 5. id. from inside the anti-court. Israel Silvestre 1664; 6. id. from the side of the orangery. Israel Silvestre 1664; 7. Plan of the Royal House of Versailles. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 8. Chasteau Royal de Versailles, seen from the middle of the main avenue. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 9. id. seen from the forecourt. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 10. id. seen from the forecourt. Isr. Silvestre 1682; 11. Veuee du Chasteau de Versailles, du costé du Jardin. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 12. Veüe du Chasteau des Jardins de la Ville de Versailles, du costé de l'Étang. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 13. Veüe du Chasteau de Versailles, du costé de l'Allée d'eau et de la Fontaine du Dragon. Isr. Silvestre 1676; 14. General plan of the Chasteau and the small park of Versailles. Isr. Silvestre 1680; 15. Veuë du Chasteau de Versailles et des deux aisles du costé des Jardins. Isr. Silvestre 1682; 16. Chasteau de Versailles, seen from the main square. Isr. Silvestre 1684; 17. Elevation of the Orangery (wings, balustrade...). I. B. Nolin 1688. Fold-out plate reenlarged at the foot, length. : 122 cm. 18. Elevation of one of the sides of the Ecuries du Roy. Engraved by P. le Paultre 1689. Folding plate, length. 155 cm. The Grand Staircase of Versailles. 1688. Suite of 8 double-page plates mounted on tabs, engraved by Simmoneau. Some foxing, cracks without missing at the head and foot of the folds. 1. Engraved presentation text; 2 to 5. Ceiling of the grand staircase painted by Le Brun. Engraved by Simonneau the Elder or Step. Baudet after C. Le Brun; 6. Painting on the Vault of the Great Gallery: La Franche Comté conquise pour la seconde fois (1674); 7. The Prevail and the Secret with their Symbols; 8. The Vigilance with its Symbols. That is 11 views of the castle, 5 plans of the castle and gardens, 2 folding sections of the facades (Orangery and stables) and 8 plates including 1 text plate (Ceiling of the grand staircase and paintings). The collection of prints, known as the Cabinet du Roi, was executed by order of Louis XIV and published in 23 volumes of various sizes. The present collection corresponds to volume 5 (29 plates) of the 1727 and 1743 editions. Brunet I, 1443-1444.
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71. [Cabinet du Roi]. Plans and Views of Versailles. Paris, 1689. In-plane, bound in marbled calf, spine with seven raised bands decorated with fleur-de-lys fleurons, title and date 1689 on the spine, double gilt fillet framing the boards, with the arms of France stamped in the center of the boards, edges gilt. Epidermated binding with faded golds, spines cracked, headbands worn, rubbed edges and corners worn. A few freckles, some plates slightly browned. Untitled collection of 26 plates (64,2 x 46,5 cm) including 18 views of Versailles: 1. [Plan] Surveyed and designed on the spot and engraved by F. de Lapointe; 2. Plan of the Chasteau of Versailles; 3. Plan of the Chateau de Versailles with all its appartemens. Israel Silvestre delin et sculpsit 1667 ; 4. View and perspective of the Chasteau de Versailles, from the side of the entrance. Israel Silvestre 1664; 5. id. from inside the anti-court. Israel Silvestre 1664; 6. id. from the side of the orangery. Israel Silvestre 1664; 7. Plan of the Royal House of Versailles. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 8. Chasteau Royal de Versailles, seen from the middle of the main avenue. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 9. id. seen from the forecourt. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 10. id. seen from the forecourt. Isr. Silvestre 1682; 11. Veuee du Chasteau de Versailles, du costé du Jardin. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 12. Veüe du Chasteau des Jardins de la Ville de Versailles, du costé de l'Étang. Isr. Silvestre 1674; 13. Veüe du Chasteau de Versailles, du costé de l'Allée d'eau et de la Fontaine du Dragon. Isr. Silvestre 1676; 14. General plan of the Chasteau and the small park of Versailles. Isr. Silvestre 1680; 15. Veuë du Chasteau de Versailles et des deux aisles du costé des Jardins. Isr. Silvestre 1682; 16. Chasteau de Versailles, seen from the main square. Isr. Silvestre 1684; 17. Elevation of the Orangery (wings, balustrade...). I. B. Nolin 1688. Fold-out plate reenlarged at the foot, length. : 122 cm. 18. Elevation of one of the sides of the Ecuries du Roy. Engraved by P. le Paultre 1689. Folding plate, length. 155 cm. The Grand Staircase of Versailles. 1688. Suite of 8 double-page plates mounted on tabs, engraved by Simmoneau. Some foxing, cracks without missing at the head and foot of the folds. 1. Engraved presentation text; 2 to 5. Ceiling of the grand staircase painted by Le Brun. Engraved by Simonneau the Elder or Step. Baudet after C. Le Brun; 6. Painting on the Vault of the Great Gallery: La Franche Comté conquise pour la seconde fois (1674); 7. The Prevail and the Secret with their Symbols; 8. The Vigilance with its Symbols. That is 11 views of the castle, 5 plans of the castle and gardens, 2 folding sections of the facades (Orangery and stables) and 8 plates including 1 text plate (Ceiling of the grand staircase and paintings). The collection of prints, known as the Cabinet du Roi, was executed by order of Louis XIV and published in 23 volumes of various sizes. The present collection corresponds to volume 5 (29 plates) of the 1727 and 1743 editions. Brunet I, 1443-1444.
