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Lot 109
  • 109

Playing cards--Die Welt im Kartenspiel

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • [Germany, c. 1750]
  • Paper
51 cards (of 52), each 118 x 64mm., engraved, captions in German and French, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame, lacking the knave of hearts

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 44

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

A fun and satirical pack of cards, which includes (on the ten of spades) a vignette of card-players round a table impoverishing themselves.