The first two plates are signed as designed by La Fage and engraved by 'C'. The third is signed by 'CAF' or 'CNF' [?].
Summary Note
The first two plates show rough sketches for jugs or vases; the third, a more finished design for a jug.
Provenance
Acquired between 1769 and 1802. Recorded in RAA Library, Catalogue, 1802 (as 'Ornemens pour les Artistes, par Boucher, la Joue ...').
Copy Note
Each plate is pasted in.
Binding Note
18th-century speckled calf; rebacked in 1996, red and black morocco spine-labels, lettered 'Oeuvres de Bouche & De La Joue Tom. II'. Bound with 'Livre de Cartouches Inventés Par François Boucher' and 20 others.
Subject
Jugs - Vases - France - History - 17th century - Baroque
Designs - Pattern books - France - 17th century
Pictorial works - 17th century