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LE MERCIER DE LA RIVIÈRE, Paul Pierre. L'ordre naturel et essentiel des sociétés politiques. London, Nourse "& se trouvé à Paris, chez Desaint", 1767.4to, 255x200 mm.; Contemporary marbled calf; gilt tile and ornaments on spine. Red edges. Preserved in recent half-cloth slipcase. Pp. [4], vij, [1], 511, [1]. Engraved armorial bookplate on insidecover. Marbled endpapers. Slight brownings in some points, marginal tear on p. 213-214. Good copy with wide margins. Rare first edition of this treatise in quarto, published at the same time as the octavo edition in two volumes. It presents political opinions of economists, regarded as the "political chart" of the physiocrats. Written under the inspiration of Quesnay, the work was at the time considered by some contemporaries to be higher than the Esprit des Loix, provoking Voltaire's response in "Homme aux quarantine écus" and Mably's vehement criticism in his "Doutes proposed by Philosophes Economistes”.The author argued that there was a natural law of property that was based on the physical order of nature and that was the basis of all other laws. Taxation and the ruler's use of public revenues were both governed by the natural law of property.New Palgrave : « He published what many (for example Smith) considered to be the most comprehensive exposition of Physiocratic doctrine in his 'L'ordre naturel', (it) is therefore the major general treatise of Physiocratic doctrine both political and economic" ».
SIR EDWARD COLEY BURNE JONES (BRITISH 1833 - 1898) THE PASSING OF VENUS OR THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE Pencil, coloured crayon and ink on paper Inscribed 'domina Venus' and 'domina Cupido' (upper left) 36 x 62cm (14 x 24¼ in.)Drawn in 1861. Provenance: The collection of George Howard Thence by descent Literature: William Waters & Martin Harrison, Burne-Jones, 1973, ill. fig. 59, p.52 John Christian & Penelope Marcus, Burne-Jones: the paintings, graphic and decorative work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-98, Hayward Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery 1975-6, cat no. 68 p. 37 Richard & Hilary Myers, William Morris Tiles: The Tile Designs of Morris and His Fellow-Workers, 1996, ill. fig. 31, p. 20 Fiona MacCarthy, The Last Pre-Raphaelite: Edward Burne-Jones and the Victorian Imagination, 2011, Illus pl. XXII between pp. 358-359 and pls. 3, 13, 14, 15, 30, 31, 32, 33 between pp. 486-487 and in the text pp. 71, 192, 203, 238, 256, 268, 329, 330, 371, 425, 439, 449, 466 pp. 1-17, 20-24, 26-44, 47-66, 68-71, 75-95, 97, 111-116, 120-122, 124-132, 134-136, 140-141, 144-145, 147-150, 153-154, 156-168, 170, 172-177, 179-203, 205, 207-214, 216-219, 220-224, 229-232, 234-235, 237-240, 242, 247-249, 251-252, 254-255, 257, 259-262, 264-276, 278-279, 281-307, 309-317, 319-321, 323-350, 353, 357-361, 363-384, 387-389, 394-395, 398-400, 402, 404-416, 418-445, 451-473, 478-481, 483, 485, 487-489, 491-501, 504-517, 522-523, 525-530, 534, 536 Dr. Philip McEvansoneya, Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Harry Ward and illuminated manuscripts, 2015, p. 599 - 601 The Burne-Jones Catalogue Raisonné Foundation (https://www.eb-j.org/browse-artwork-detail/MzA2MQ==)Exhibited: Carlisle, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery - Carlisle Art Gallery, George Howard and his Circle, November 1968, No. 155 London, Hayward Gallery, The Paintings, Graphic and Decorative Work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-1898, November 1975 - January 1976, No. 68, p.37, touring in Southampton, Southampton City Art Gallery, January 1976 - February 1976; Birmingham, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery, March - April 1976 (lent by Joanna Matthews) This design for a panel of of fifteen tiles is entered on the first page of Burne-Jones's account book with Morris & Co. (no. 380), charged at £2. The composition is derived from one of the Triumphs of Petrarch. Later versions appear in the background of the painting Laus Veneris (no. 135), as an independent picture (H&W, pl. 26), and a design for tapestry. Condition Report: The colours are a little down. Some brown spots of foxing scattered throughout. Some light staining to the framing edges. There is a scuff with associated skinning to the central figure's cloak (approx. 2.5cm). Some superficial surface scratches and light handling creases throughout. There is a small pin-hole to the upper left corner. Undulation to the sheet under the glazed frame. Unexamined out of glazed frame.Condition Report Disclaimer
Victorian satin walnut washstand, marble top and tile back, frieze drawer, width 76cm, depth 46cm, height 98cm, and a modern pine washstand with three quarter gallery top, width 89cm, depth 39cm, height 90cm. Condition report:Victorian washstand. The finials and tile back are good, a couple of marks to the front corner of the marble and some browning to front corners of the top but marble intact, otherwise joints are good with only a small amount of movement. Modern washstand. Generally good, a couple of minor use related marks.Additional images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
A TUBULAR METAL TWO TIER TROLLEY, with glass inserts, width 66cm x depth 41cm x height 74cm, a pair of three tier trolleys, two nest of three tables, and a tile top coffee table, condition report: all with imperfections, such as marks, scuffs, stains, discolouration, other wear and usage (6)
This is a vintage "Royal Depth Control" Mah Jongg set by Jade Manufacturing Co., made in the USA. The set features 164 hand-painted non-fading Alite material tiles, ensuring vibrant and durable colors. The set comes complete with its original red faux-alligator case lined in orange fabric and includes green and amber bakelite tile racks, as well as scoring accessories. Accompanied by the original instructions and promotional leaflet, this set exemplifies mid-20th-century craftsmanship. Case: 19.75"L. Issued: c. 1970sDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. The case and contents are in good vintage condition, showing minor wear consistent with age and use. The tiles are intact and well-preserved.
A large maiolica floor tile, probably 15th century Florence, the design of a long-necked bird on a ground of oak leaves outlined in manganese and filled in with a raised cobalt blue, some pitting and chipping, 19.5cm.Cf. Metropolitan Museum, New York, No. 1975.1.1061 for an apothecary jar in the same design thought to be from the workshop of Giunta di Tugio.
A Mughal cureda-seca pottery border tile, late 17th century, with birds on a branch, with a polychrome glaze, on a yellow ground, 19.5cm square, framed 27 x 28cm overall Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 2002, lot 389Provenance: The Collection of David and Sandy Fuller Condition ReportLosses, now mounted in a modern frame.
A collection of Qajar pottery late 19th century and later, comprising four tiles, including an oval example decorated with two birds, a star shaped example, another square form tile, and a hexagonal example,the largest 22cm widetogether with two vases,the largest 22cm highCondition ReportBoth vases with cracks and losses. Crazing throughout.

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