Dezallier d'Argenville, Antoine Joseph. Abrégé de la vie des plus fameux peintres avec leurs portraits

Abrégé de la vie des plus fameux peintres avec leurs portraits gravés en taille-douce, les indications de leurs principaux ouvrages, quelques réfléxions sur leurs caractères et la manière de connaître les desseins des grands maîtres. A Paris, chez De Bure l'Aîné, 1745. 2 volumes in-4 veau brun, dos à nerfs orné (Reliure de l'époque).

Reliure restaurée, quelques défauts.
"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."

Première édition.

Frontispice de Latouche gravé par Fessard, 182 médaillons gravés contenant 169 portraits, 13 médaillons ne sont pas illustrés.

Reliure restaurée, quelques défauts.