Gorim, Nyoman (20th century). Water bearer, angler and man watering cattle at the river bank. Mixed media on canvas. 107 x 185 cm. Signed. Framed. D

Butchers in the Ancien Regime & Livestock census. Four documents. 1718-1750 Declaration du Roy, en Interpretation de l'Edit du mois de Septembre 1717 portant Suppression des Inspecteurs des Boucheries dans la généralité de Paris.... 15 Janvier 1718. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1718 4to. 250x185 mm. Pp. 3, 1 blank. Illustrated headpiece with floral motifs. Good condition. First edition. Important document on the management of livestock and meat in France, a privileged target of royal taxation. Butchery inspectors were abolished for the city of Paris alone: created in 1704, they had to check the cattle brought to the slaughterhouse and collect a fee for each animal. Bound with: Ordonnance de Monsieur le lieutenant general de police, qui enjoint a tous les Bouchers de la ville & fauxbourgs de Paris, de faire dans hiutaine du jour de al pubblication de la presente ordonnance, leur declaration au Bureau de Dominique Guerin... 24 Fevrier 1750.Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1750 4to. 250x200 mm. Pp. 4. Illustrated headpiece with crown and lilies of France. Good condition. First edition. This ordinance requires all butchers in the city and in the suburbs of Paris to declare the exact number of cattle they have in their stables and sheepfolds. This census will also have to be repeated in the future in order to have the pass that allows you to enter the city of Paris. Bound with: Ordonnance de Monsieur le lieutenant general de police, qui enjoint a tous les Bouchers de la ville & fauxbourgs de Paris, de faire leur declaration au bureau de Dominique Guerin, des vestiaux qu'ils ont dans leurs bouveries & bergeries... 20 Fevrier 1749.Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1749 4to. 250x200 mm. Pp. 4. Illustrated headpiece with floral motifs. Good condition. First edition. Institution of certificates called "Laissez-passer," which allow livestock to enter the city of Paris. Passes will be checked every month, in order to have a complete picture of the livestock trade and slaughtering activities. Bound with: Arrest du Conseil d'Etat du Roy, Portant reglement pour l'administration des deniers communs de la Communaute des Maitres & Marchands Bouchers ; Et pour la reddition des comptes de jurande.Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1749 4to. 244x202 mm. Pp. 7, 1 blank. Illustrated headpiece with crown and lilies of France. Slight traces of wear. First edition. Regulations for the guild of butchers of Paris.