1786 French Set of Seven Fencing Engravings Framed, Denis Diderot & Jean Le Rond D’ Alembert

From the Book: Denis DIDEROT & Jean Le Rond d’ ALEMBERT Encyclopédie méthodique. Arts Académiques, équitation, escrime, danse, et art de nager. Chez Panckoucke, à Paris 1786.

Origin: France.

Year: 1786.

Condition Report: The engravings were cut to fit into the frames. One engraving marked with an “X” on top right. Some foxing, some stains on the engravings. Some foxing and stains on the passe-partouts. Some imperfections on the frames. Some tears in the paper behind a frame. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

Engravings Dimensions:

Height: 3.93 inches

Width: 7.87 inches

Frame A Dimensions:

Height: 12.99 inches

Width: 20.94 inches

Width: 0.51 inches

Frame B Dimensions:

Height: 18.14 inches

Width: 11.81 inches

Width: 0.51 inches

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