Octave UZANNE, three volumes, 1883 - Lot 111

Octave UZANNE, three volumes, 1883 Printer-publisher A. Quantin Leather spine 1 "L'Ombrelle, Le Gant, Le Manchon", 1883 Black & white and color illustrations after Paul Avril 138 pages Good condition: some soiling and damp stains, traces of bookmark on pages 68-69 2. "L'Eventail", 1882 Illustrations after Paul Avril 143 pages Good condition: some soiling and damp stains, large trace of old bookmark on pages 40-41, traces of bookmark on pages 64-65 3. "La Française du siècles : Modes - Moeurs - Usages", 1886 Etching illustrations by Eugène Gaujean after watercolors by Albert Lynch Advertising leaflet enclosed, "nouveauté de 1893, bouquineurs et bouquinistes" "La femme et la mode" dated 1893 273 pages Good condition: some soiling and damp stains, old bookmark left inside 27.5 x 19 cm Note: An attractive collection of works by Octave Uzanne, a major figure in illustrated books of the late 19th century, these volumes offer a refined insight into the world of elegance and custom in French society. Through themes as emblematic as the fan, the parasol and feminine accessories, Uzanne composes veritable "histories of fashion", combining erudition, fantasy and a keen sense of detail. Richly illustrated by artists such as Paul Avril or Eugène Gaujean after Albert Lynch, these works are distinguished by the quality of their iconography, alternating black and color plates and etchings, which render with charm and precision the aesthetic codes of their era. The third volume, devoted to "La Française du siècle" (The Frenchwoman of the Century), takes the subject even further by offering a panorama of mores and customs, making this collection an invaluable testimony to 19th-century culture and taste. In addition to their documentary interest, these books are particularly attractive for their elegant binding and decorative dimension. Appreciated by bibliophiles as well as fashion and social history enthusiasts, they constitute a coherent and sought-after collection, ideal for enriching a collector's library or offering a sensitive and illustrated glimpse of the French art of living.