First edition in French of The Creation of the Rococo (Philadelphia 1943), translated by Jeanne Marie. Quarto, original printed paper wrappers. Includes extensive bibliographical references in the footnotes and index. "The basic pioneer work on the Rococo style with special attention to its creation during the last years of louis XIV and the Regency period. Treats the Rococo as a French style only distantly related to Italian Baroque. A difficult book for the student and the general reader, most rewarding for the specialist" Arntzen & Rainwater, p.42. Ehresmann 1247. Wittenborn Book Seller's tag at rear. This copy from the library of noted art critic and educator, S. Lane Faison. It has his stamp, is signed by him and there are some notes, marginalia in his hand. Illustrated. Two hundred seventy-four illustrations on plates.

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Title

LE STYLE LOUIS XV: ORIGINE ET EVOLUTION DU ROCOCO

Publisher

Editions A. et J. Picard, Paris

Publication Date

1949

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First edition in French.

Condition

Very good.

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Austin's Antiquarian Books is a used, rare and out of print bookshop offering a general stock of approximately 10,000 used, scarce and out-of-print books, with particular strength in American History, especially books by and about Theodore Roosevelt, Travel, Decorative Arts, Natural History, and Sporting. We also offer a selection of antique maps and prints, historical paper and ephemera. We are members of The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, The Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association, and the Independent Online Booksellers Association

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