Lot 60

Simon Thomassin (1655 - 1733) ART OBJECTS OF VERSAILLES

The title "The collection of figures, groups, thermals, fountains, vases and other ornaments made of those present in the chateau park of Versailles". Published in Paris, rare early edition. With 2 engraved title sheets and 243 (instead of 244, of which 10 folded) copperplate plates according to the author's models. Including object catalog and index. An author trained in Italy (1655-1733), the royal engraver of Louis XIV, depicted in this extensive iconography all the artistic objects adorning Versailles. 1 table is missing. Period leather binding with gilded spine with label.