The art of painting in oyl : wherein is included each particular circumstance relating to that art and mystery, containing the best and most approved rules for preparing, mixing, and working of oyl-colours : the whole treatise being so full compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest capacity, that all persons whatsoever, may be able by these directions, to paint in oyl-colours all manner of timber-work ... in which is also particularly laid down, all the several circumstances required in painting of sun-dials ... Leather; tight & secure - 1687

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1687 RARE John Smith ART of Oil Painting Painters English Horology GOLD 'The Art of Painting' is a rare 17th-century treatise on painting with oils by English clockmaker John Smith. This work was an immensely popular work throughout the end of the 17th-century into the mid-1700s. In fact, it went through a number of editions through the end of Smith's lifetime. While the title would suggest this is merely a work from an artistic view, it covers a variety of topics including how to work with gold and silver gilding. Other topics include How to mix oils Achieving correct color Oil paint preservation Proper use of tools Item number: #5322 Price: $950 SMITH, John The art of painting in oyl : wherein is included each particular circumstance relating to that art and mystery, containing the best and most approved rules for preparing, mixing, and working of oyl-colours : the whole treatise being so full compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest capacity, that all persons whatsoever, may be able by these directions, to paint in oyl-colours all manner of timber-work ... in which is also particularly laid down, all the several circumstances required in painting of sun-dials ... London : Printed for Samuel Crouch ..., 1687. 1st edition thus Details: Collation: [12], 100 Lacking page 75/76 References: ESTC T 228403 Edition notes: The earliest known edition of this work is the 'second impression' (thus a 1st edition) Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Thomas Sharpe Language: English Binding: Leather; tight & secure Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm) Very rare with auction and price comparisons as high as $3,000 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 5322Photos available upon request.