Tapis de Turquie. Set of the 8 (2 double full-page) plates of oriental tapestry knotting in engraving by Robert Benard (Paris 1734 – after 1777, recte rather c. 1786) from the quart edition of the Diderot encyclopedia. (1786.) C. 24.5 x 18.5 and 35.5 cm resp.
The instructive set with double full-size shop view and the numerous details of tools and handgrips.
Offer no. 8,222 / EUR 187. (c. US$ 254.) + shipping
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(Mr. M. A. B., December 5, 2008)