Ouevres de Sculptures en Bronze, Contenant Girandoles, Flambeaux, Feux, Pendules, Bras, Cartels, Barometres, et Lustres

Paris: Chereau, 1780. Quarto. Engraved title and 48 engraved plates, by C. Colinet and Augustin Foin. Contemporary blue paper wrappers

Provenance: Eug. van Herck & Fils (early ink stamp)

Classic series of Louis XVI designs.

Jean François Forty specialized in designs for works in metal. He made designs which could be produced by gold- and silversmiths in precious metals, but he also designed larger works to be executed in wrought iron work such as gates and balustrades for stairs and balconies.

Berlin 1082; Guilmard, p. 65; Lewine, p. 192; Cohen-Ricci p.410. (Inventory #: 38121)