Lot 19
  • 19

Vontet, Jacques.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • L'art de trancher la viande et toutes sortes des fruicts. La mode italienne et nouvellement inventée a la francoise. [Lyon, 1647?]
  • Paper
4to, engraved arms of François Basset (sheriff of Lyon, 1646-47) at start, manuscript text, 40 engraved plates (on 39 leaves), contemporary speckled calf, some show-through of ink onto plates, lower corner of title-page repaired, binding worn

Provenance

François d'Imstenraedt, inscription on title-page dated 1660; Hroar Dege (lot 503)

Literature

Vicaire 870; Oberlé 552

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

This rare treatise on the art of carving was issued without printed text. The detailed explanatory plates, of various game birds, cuts of meat and fruits, are generally found, as in the present copy, with the text supplied in manuscript. The composition of the recorded copies varies, with different numbers of plates in each. This copy includes the author's address to the reader which contains details of his carving career across Europe.