Collection Jean Lignel
Dessins et Manuscrits, Livres Anciens et Livres d’Artistes

11 Dec 2008

  • VIGNY. Daphné. Paris: Schmied, 1924
  • François Boucher (Paris 1703-1770) - Allegory of the Education of Louix XV
VIGNY. Daphné. Paris: Schmied, 1924
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Collection Jean Lignel
Dessins et Manuscrits, Livres Anciens et Livres d’Artistes
Highlights of the Jean Lignel Collection include Mallarmé’s Poésies with a full-page drawing by Matisse, a manuscript of Saint-Non’s journal with two autograph corrections, and two sumptuous lacquer bindings by Dunand. The Collection also contains bindings by major artists such as Pierre Legrain, Paul Bonet, and Germaine de Coster as well as drawings such as Boucher's Allegory of the Education of Louis XV and a sketchbook by Delacroix with drawings and some autograph notes.
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Sale 5546, Lot 149
VIGNY. Daphné. Paris: Schmied, 1924
4°. Illustrations by Schmied. Binding signed by Cretté with an important lacquered copper by Dunand. Superb copy with an extra-suite.
Estimate: €40,000 – 60,000