Raphael — Oeuvre de Raphael

Paris, Audot , 1837. First edition. Vellum. The first edition of this very scarce volume reproducing one hundred and fifty two of High Renaissance Italian painter Raphael, in a charming full vellum binding. The first edition of this very scarce work reproducing one-hundred-fifty-two art works in black and white lithographs by prolific Italian Renaissance painter Raphael, one of the great masters of that period together with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Collated with one hundred and fifty four illustrations. From the 'Musée de Peinture et Sculpture' published by Audot. With title page and contents in French. In a charming full vellum binding with decorative gilt. In a full vellum binding with decorative gilt tooling to the spine and boards, and titles to a red morocco spine label. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a touch of soiling to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint spotting to the occasional leaf, particularly to the first and last few, although the pages appear generally bright and clean throughout. With one hundred and fifty four full page plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Raphael. Very Good Indeed .