{"product_id":"three-original-18th-century-diderot-encyclopedie-horse-harness-engravings-louis-jacques-goussier","title":"Three Original 18th Century Diderot Encyclopédie Horse Harness Engravings, Louis-Jacques Goussier","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis handsome suite of three original copper engravings comes from the monumental \u003cem data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eEncyclopédie\u003c\/em\u003e of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, published in Paris during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. Drawn by the gifted illustrator \u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eLouis-Jacques Goussier\u003c\/strong\u003e and engraved by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eRobert Bénard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plates illustrate the craft of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eBourrelier-Bastier\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting an extraordinary variety of horse harnesses, saddles, and pack equipment with the remarkable precision that made the \u003cem data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eEncyclopédie\u003c\/em\u003e one of the greatest publishing achievements of the Enlightenment.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003ePrinted on laid paper and retaining crisp, dark impressions, the engravings possess both historical importance and decorative appeal. Their combination of scientific observation, elegant eighteenth-century engraving, and equestrian subject matter makes them especially desirable for collectors of sporting art, French prints, and decorative interiors. Each page is 15.5\" x 10.25\", First folio edition: (1762-1772\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2977\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition with expected age toning, light handling wear, minor edge creases and gentle waviness consistent with eighteenth-century laid paper. Strong impressions with generous margins. A well-preserved matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48520115978494,"sku":"324print3","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/324print3_6e074961-54af-426a-aa4e-008f26050f2a.jpg?v=1783111039","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/zh\/products\/three-original-18th-century-diderot-encyclopedie-horse-harness-engravings-louis-jacques-goussier","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}