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Cranach Presse
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
Vergilius Maro, Publius. Die Ecologen Vergils, in der Ursprache und deutsch Übersetz von Rudolf Alexander Schroeder. Weimar, 1926
In 4s (13 x 10 in.; 330 x 254 mm, uncut). 43 woodcut illustrations by Aristide Maillol, woodcut initials by Eric Gill; some scattered light foxing. Full red morocco (Gerhard Prade, Leipzig), gilt-lettered, top edge gilt; slight darkening at extremities. Black buckram folding-case, red morocco gilt lettering-piece.
In 4s (13 x 10 in.; 330 x 254 mm, uncut). 43 woodcut illustrations by Aristide Maillol, woodcut initials by Eric Gill; some scattered light foxing. Full red morocco (Gerhard Prade, Leipzig), gilt-lettered, top edge gilt; slight darkening at extremities. Black buckram folding-case, red morocco gilt lettering-piece.
Literature
Artist and the Book 172; Manet to Hockney 30
Condition
In 4's (13 x 10 in.; 330 x 254 mm, uncut). 43 woodcut illustrations by Aristide Maillol, woodcut initials by Eric Gill; some scattered light foxing. Full red morocco (Gerhard Prade, Leipzig), gilt-lettered, top edges gilt; slight darkening at extremities. Black buckram folding-case, red morocco gilt lettering-piece.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 67 of 250 German-language copies on Montval paper (of a whole German-language edition of 294). A landmark artist's book from Count Harry Kessler's Cranach Presse. "Kessler achieved distinction in his books by employing experienced artists and craftsmen. Under the supervision of Emery Walker, who had been an associate of William Morris, Edwin Price cut the punches for the roman type after Nicholas Jenson's 1470 Venetian type, and Edward Johnston designed the italic ...." (Artist & the Book).
The Montval paper was made by Maillol's nephew Gaston. Included here is an inscribed card from Gaston, Paris, 1938, stating that he made the paper by hand.