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Lot 32548: Tessier - Bouquet of Flowers in Vase including Tulip, Peony

Est: $500 USD - $1,500 USDSold:
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFranklin, TN, USJuly 03, 2021

Item Overview

Description

This appealing engraving of a floral bouquet is from Livre de Corbeilles et Vases de Fleurs or Book of Baskets and Vases of Flowers. The images are after the original paintings of Louis Tessier, the flower painter to the king. They were engraved by Jean-Jacques Avril, a French artist often referred to as "L'aine". The work was published in Paris by J. F. Chereau in 1770. Dunthorne noted of the work that "Avril's engraving is remarkable for its beauty... resulting in a brilliancy not found in other engravings of flowers." (Dunthorne 299)

Dimensions

~ 11 1/2" by 17"

Artist or Maker

Medium

Originally Hand-colored Engraving

Date

1770

Condition Report

The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Literature

Livre de Corbeilles et Vases de Fleurs or Book of Baskets and Vases of Flowers

Payment & Shipping

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Auction Details

Terms

Buyer's Premium

10.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$5
$100$299$10
$300$699$25
$700$1,249$50
$1,250+$100

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Shipping Terms

Shipping is handled within 1-3 business days of completed payment. Shipping is billed after the sale based on customers choice of service. We ship via USPS and FedEx and calculate based on the total package weight and destination. All shipments are insured, though to provide this some services may be required when shipping outside of the United States. We're glad to provide quotes and options of services.
The buyer is responsible for paying the customs fees, duties, import taxes, and any related charges. Customs can cause delays in arrival of your shipment, which the seller has no control over. Please consider these charges and delays when making your purchase.

Taxes

Tax is applied to TN state purchases at a rate of 9.25%.