Fine large half-length engraving of this important choreographer and dancing master

by François Chereau 1680-1729 after Robert Tournières 1667-1752 by Louis PÉCour

$650 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Pécour is depicted seated at a table with an open book of dances in Feuillet notation. 419 x 294 mm. to platemark plus wide margineMargins browned, small remnants of mounting tape to verso. In very good condition overall. Credited with 120 original choreographies, most for the theatre but many for social dancing, Pécour was one of the finest dancers and choreographer's working under the celebrated royal choreographer Pierre

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