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Oeuvres choisies. Paris, Verdière, 1824-1825.
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 EUR
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Description
- Marmontel, Jean-François
- Oeuvres choisies.Paris, Verdière, 1824-1825.
10 volumes in-8 (204 x 123 mm).
illustration : 6 frontispices gravés par Dupréel, Bovinet, et Leroux, et 10 gravures hors texte par Adam, Bacquoy, Leroux, Lecerf... d'après Choquet et Desenne.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge à long grain, triple filet en encadrement et chiffre couronné, dos à nerfs orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées.
Rousseurs claires et quelques taches. Déchirure angulaire avec manque de quelques mots, p. 227, t. VI. Très minimes traces de frottements.
illustration : 6 frontispices gravés par Dupréel, Bovinet, et Leroux, et 10 gravures hors texte par Adam, Bacquoy, Leroux, Lecerf... d'après Choquet et Desenne.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge à long grain, triple filet en encadrement et chiffre couronné, dos à nerfs orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées.
Rousseurs claires et quelques taches. Déchirure angulaire avec manque de quelques mots, p. 227, t. VI. Très minimes traces de frottements.
Provenance
Paul Demidoff (chiffre couronné, vente mai 1880, n° 468).
Condition
Rousseurs claires et quelques taches. Déchirure angulaire avec manque de quelques mots, p. 227, t. VI. Très minimes traces de frottements.
"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."
"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
Superbe exemplaire relié en plein maroquin pour Paul Demidoff, à son chiffre P.D. Il était le frère aîné d'Anatole, prince de San Donato, époux de la princesse Mathilde, grand collectionneur et mécène. C'est Anatole, son cadet, qui fit ériger à Florence le Palais de San Donato, dans lequel était installée leurs prestigieuses collections. L'exemplaire porte le cachet de leur bibliothèque.