Collectif. Grands Artisans d'Autrefois. Published in Paris by Hachette between 1963 and 1966. In 4 volumes, In quarto / In-4 format. Printed white cloth. 328; 315; 320; 341 pages. Four volumes dealing with the decorative arts, from the Grands Artisans d'Autrefois collection. The set includes: "Les Ebénistes du XVIIIe Français", dealing with the evolution of taste and technique. "Porcelains of 18th-century France", studied thematically, by French manufactures. "Les Grands Orfèvres de Louis XIII à Charles X", dealing with the evolution of styles. "L'OEuvre des Faïenciers Français du XVIe à la fin du XVIIIe siècle", studied by technique (grand feu, petit feu...). The whole is of high quality, richly illustrated in color and B&W. Each work is bound in its original dust jacket. Very good overall condition. The dust jackets are slightly damaged, but not missing; the interiors are fresh and the bindings intact.