Lot 99: Sir William Chambers (English, 1726-1796),

Sir William Chambers (English, 1726-1796), Desseins des Edifices, Meubles, Habits, Machines, et Ustenciles des Chinois, 1757, printed by J. Haberlorn, to be sold by the author and Millar & Nourse, London, folio (20 1/2 in. x 14 1/4 in.), original boards, restored spine and corners, title and 19 pgs. of text in French, with 21 engravings, some colored, of Chinese houses, furniture, utensils, porcelain, boats, dress, etc. Provenance: First pastedown with ex-libris from Conde de Sucena, the last pastedown with an old Portuguese auction label for the library of Silva Amado. Note : Chambers was one of the most highly regarded architects of his time. Between 1757 and 1762 he erected several neo-Roman temples and a number of Turkish and Chinese-inspired buildings at Kew, including the now-celebrated pagoda."