- 130
Le Roy, Julien David.
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Les ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grece. Paris: H.L. Guerin, L.F. Delatour, and Jean-Luc Nyons, Amsterdam: Jean Neaulme, 1757
first edition, 2 parts in one volume, folio (546 x 410mm.), title with woodcut device, 60 engraved plates after Le Roy, recent half calf over old boards, occasional spotting, some worming, mostly infilled
Provenance
Richard Gregory, Coole, two engraved bookplates
Literature
Blackmer 1009; Berlin Kat 1888; Cohen-de Ricci 637; Atabey 709
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."
"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
"For many years this work was the major source of information about the Athenian monuments" (Atabey). It was eventually surpassed by Stuart and Revett's work, which commenced printing four years after this, but took many years to reach completion (see lot 197).