Lot 839 D‡α

Literature

See also Koeppe (ed.), Making Marvels. Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe, New York 2019, no. 63, the engraving from Charles Plumier's book. "L'art de Tourner, ou De Faire en Perfection Toutes Sortes d'Ouvrages au Tourvon" by Charles Plumier and with engravings by François Baillieul was first published in 1701, in French and Latin, and again in 1749. It is the most important publication of the 18th century dealing with the turning of ivory. It lists the tools, materials and processes required as well as presenting the possible works of art. The texts are taken from Plumier's correspondence with master turners from all over the world, including the royal ivory turner of the French King Louis XV, M. de Maubois.