(Versailles)FRANCASTEL,Pierre.   LA SCULPTURE DE VERSAILLES   Essai Sur Les Origines Et L'Evolution Du Gout Francais Classique.       (Paris): Editions Albert Morance,   (1930).          First edition. An extensive study of the esthetic tendencies, forces and personalities at play in the development of the artistic program of Versailles, originally presented as a doctoral thesis at University of Paris. Chapters include: "Le Premier Decor Des Jardins Et La Formation De La Doctrine Academique (1666-1672)," " Le Triomphe De Le Brun Et De L'Antique," and "L'Ornamentation Des Jardins De Mansart." With index and bibliography.   8vo (23.5 x 16 cm); xxiv + 310 pp. + 32 plates from photographs.            Original printed paper wraps; several paper clip impressions and a few tears in margins. $90.00

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