CALLOT (Jacques). Collection of 10 suites in one oblong quar - Lot 41

CALLOT (Jacques). Collection of 10 suites in one oblong quarto volume, dark green shagreen, covers adorned with gilded and silvered rocaille decoration, decorated spine, gilt edges (A. Giroux). A very well-bound album containing 10 suites by Jacques Callot, comprising a total of 97 (out of 99) engravings, carefully mounted and framed with a border: - Misère [sic] de la guerre. 7 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 557–563.) - The Life of the Prodigal Child. 11 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 53–63.) - The Fantasies. 12 (out of 14) engravings. (Meaume, nos. 868–881.) - Military Exercises. 13 engravings. - The Deadly Sins. 7 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 157–163.) - The Penitents. 6 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 147–152.) - The Four Banquets. 4 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 48–51.) - The New Testament. 11 engravings, plus one duplicate print. (Meaume, nos. 37–47.) - The Life of the Blessed Virgin. 14 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 76–89.) - The Passion of Our Lord. 12 engravings. (Meaume, nos. 19–30.) All pieces are from the second state and numbered.

Estimate:£1,714.76

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