Benezit Dictionary of Painters Sculptors Engravers 8 Vol Set Rench Vintage 1966
An impressive complete 8-volume set of E. Bénézit’s Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, published by Librairie Gründ in 1966. This is the famous French reference work used by collectors, dealers, galleries, museums, and auction houses to research artists from around the world. Bound in matching burgundy cloth boards with gilt lettering and retaining protective clear covers. This appears to be the Nouvelle Édition (new revised edition), marked Quatrième tirage (fourth printing), numbered set example shown as No. 12010.
A substantial decorative and scholarly library set with attractive shelf presence. Visible wear to protective coverings and some age/use handling, but interiors shown appear generally clean.
Title: Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs
Author/Editor: E. Bénézit
Publisher: Librairie Gründ
Publication Year: 1966
Edition: Nouvelle Édition (New Edition), Quatrième Tirage (Fourth Printing)
Format: Complete 8 Volume Hardcover Set
Language: French
Subject: Artist reference / art history / artist biographies
Coverage: Painters, sculptors, illustrators, and engravers from multiple countries and eras
Binding: Burgundy cloth boards with gilt titles
Dust Jackets: Protective clear covers present
Illustrations: Includes reproduction plates and reference illustrations
Style/Period: Mid-Century scholarly art reference
Pages: Multi-volume reference set; total page count not visible from images (thousands of pages collectively)
Condition Notes: Light shelf wear, some wrinkling/wear to clear protective coverings, age toning consistent with age, interiors appear clean from photos
9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" D x 18 1/2" wide on shelf.
28 lbs
SKU 9566
A substantial decorative and scholarly library set with attractive shelf presence. Visible wear to protective coverings and some age/use handling, but interiors shown appear generally clean.
Title: Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs
Author/Editor: E. Bénézit
Publisher: Librairie Gründ
Publication Year: 1966
Edition: Nouvelle Édition (New Edition), Quatrième Tirage (Fourth Printing)
Format: Complete 8 Volume Hardcover Set
Language: French
Subject: Artist reference / art history / artist biographies
Coverage: Painters, sculptors, illustrators, and engravers from multiple countries and eras
Binding: Burgundy cloth boards with gilt titles
Dust Jackets: Protective clear covers present
Illustrations: Includes reproduction plates and reference illustrations
Style/Period: Mid-Century scholarly art reference
Pages: Multi-volume reference set; total page count not visible from images (thousands of pages collectively)
Condition Notes: Light shelf wear, some wrinkling/wear to clear protective coverings, age toning consistent with age, interiors appear clean from photos
9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" D x 18 1/2" wide on shelf.
28 lbs
SKU 9566
Description
An impressive complete 8-volume set of E. Bénézit’s Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, published by Librairie Gründ in 1966. This is the famous French reference work used by collectors, dealers, galleries, museums, and auction houses to research artists from around the world. Bound in matching burgundy cloth boards with gilt lettering and retaining protective clear covers. This appears to be the Nouvelle Édition (new revised edition), marked Quatrième tirage (fourth printing), numbered set example shown as No. 12010.
A substantial decorative and scholarly library set with attractive shelf presence. Visible wear to protective coverings and some age/use handling, but interiors shown appear generally clean.
Title: Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs
Author/Editor: E. Bénézit
Publisher: Librairie Gründ
Publication Year: 1966
Edition: Nouvelle Édition (New Edition), Quatrième Tirage (Fourth Printing)
Format: Complete 8 Volume Hardcover Set
Language: French
Subject: Artist reference / art history / artist biographies
Coverage: Painters, sculptors, illustrators, and engravers from multiple countries and eras
Binding: Burgundy cloth boards with gilt titles
Dust Jackets: Protective clear covers present
Illustrations: Includes reproduction plates and reference illustrations
Style/Period: Mid-Century scholarly art reference
Pages: Multi-volume reference set; total page count not visible from images (thousands of pages collectively)
Condition Notes: Light shelf wear, some wrinkling/wear to clear protective coverings, age toning consistent with age, interiors appear clean from photos
9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" D x 18 1/2" wide on shelf.
28 lbs
SKU 9566
A substantial decorative and scholarly library set with attractive shelf presence. Visible wear to protective coverings and some age/use handling, but interiors shown appear generally clean.
Title: Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs
Author/Editor: E. Bénézit
Publisher: Librairie Gründ
Publication Year: 1966
Edition: Nouvelle Édition (New Edition), Quatrième Tirage (Fourth Printing)
Format: Complete 8 Volume Hardcover Set
Language: French
Subject: Artist reference / art history / artist biographies
Coverage: Painters, sculptors, illustrators, and engravers from multiple countries and eras
Binding: Burgundy cloth boards with gilt titles
Dust Jackets: Protective clear covers present
Illustrations: Includes reproduction plates and reference illustrations
Style/Period: Mid-Century scholarly art reference
Pages: Multi-volume reference set; total page count not visible from images (thousands of pages collectively)
Condition Notes: Light shelf wear, some wrinkling/wear to clear protective coverings, age toning consistent with age, interiors appear clean from photos
9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" D x 18 1/2" wide on shelf.
28 lbs
SKU 9566
Benezit Dictionary of Painters Sculptors Engravers 8 Vol Set Rench Vintage 1966
$425.00