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Charles Melchior Descourtis
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Melchior Descourtis
- L'amant surpris; and les espiegles (Le Blanc 2, 3)
- 460 by 433mm; 22 by 17 1/8 in
- 450 by 434mm; 21 5/8 by 17 1/8 in
Etchings with engraving printed in colours after Jean-Frédéric Schall, 1798, two plates, fine proofs before titles, L.B. 2 trimmed on or within platemark, L.B. 3 with narrow margins, thread margins at top, a few fox marks, some staining mainly in the margins, L.B. 2 with a rubbed area in lower margin, other minor defects mainly at edges of sheet
Condition
As described
"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."