Chandelier. The candle maker. Workshop view as well as depiction of tools and handgrips. Set of 2 sheet. Engravings by Robert Benard (Paris 1734 – after 1777, recte rather c. 1786) from the quarto edition of the encyclopedia by Diderot and d’Alembert. (1786.) Inscribed: Pl. 1-2. / Benard direxit., otherwise as above. 23.8 x 18.2 cm. – On the left trimmed within the wide white platemark. – Instructive representation .
Offer no. 8,185 / EUR 60. (c. US$ 82.) + shipping
“ Sir, yes, (the Rubens) is closer to the one in London (recte Dresden), but the one we have is on copper. Thank you for your time. Highest regards, D… A… (and yes America could use a blessing about now) ”
(Mr. D. A., November 4, 2003)