ANTIQUE FRENCH ENGRAVING BENARD DIDEROT ENCYCLOPEDIA DEPICTS TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Description: Late 18th Century French Industrial Engraving Description and Item Information Up for sale is this antique French engraving from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783). Please excuse any glare in the photos. This print illustrates late eighteenth century textile carders and their tools. The print paper has two straight edges and two rag edges. It is mounted at the upper left corner in a paperboard folder with a cellophane window; it was also mounted at the upper right corner, but this has come loose. The print paper measures approximately 12 inches by 9 1/16 inches. The folder measures approximately 14 inches by 11 inches. This would be a good addition to a collection of European industrial prints. Identification There is a Davidson Galleries (Mercer Island, Washington) label affixed verso on the folder which says, "DIDEROT and D'ALEMBERT France, circa 1713-1784 Textile Trade Engraving for Diderot Encyclopedia, 1780 58-41-93 $10.00." "58-41-93 $10" is also written in pencil on the print paper. The print itself has the following markings, "Pl 4," "Attelier du Cardier, Ustensiles et Outils," "Benard direxit," and, "13." This engraving, which shows the tools and workshop of textile carders, was produced under the supervision of Robert Benard for the Diderot and d'Alembert Encyclopedia. Benard (1734-1777) was a French engraver, and he supplied over 1,800 plates for the Encyclopedia. This print is from an estate collection; the previous owner was actively acquiring art during the 1970s and 1980s, but the date of purchase from Davidson Galleries is not known. Condition This print is unframed. The print paper has two straight edges and two rag edges. It is mounted at the upper left corner in a paperboard folder with a cellophane window; it was also mounted at the upper right corner, but this has come loose. The print paper has some scattered, small stains, but most of this could be covered by framing. The folder has some edge creases and very minor marks. Please review the photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying. Terms of Sale 1. Payments Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. 2. Shipping Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier. Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified. International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. 3. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the purchase, use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. Acceptance of Agreement By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Sunny California

End Time: 2024-10-05T22:24:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.91 USD