- 4427
Datus, Augustinus (1420-1478).
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Elegantiolae. Paris: Ulrich Gering, [c. 1480], 31 (of 32) leaves, 28 lines, Roman letter, 2- to 4- line initials supplied in red and blue, paragraph-marks in red and blue, manuscript marginalia including pointing fingers, [GW 8063; Goff D69 (one copy)], without first blank leaf
Accursius, Bonus. Compendium elegantiarum Laurentii Vallae. [Paris: Ulrich Gering, c. 1478-84], 70 leaves, 28-29 lines, Roman letter, 1- to 4- line initials supplied in red and blue, paragraph-marks in red and blue, manuscript marginalia, [GW 171; Goff Suppl. A27a]
Gaguin, Robert (?1433-1501). Ars versificatoria. Versus generum diversorum. [Paris: Ulrich Gering, c. 1479], 56 leaves, 28 lines, Roman letter, 2- to 4- line initials supplied in red and blue, paragraph-marks in red and blue, manuscript marginalia, [H *7419; GW 10442; BMC viii 26], some worming affecting a few letters on most leaves, slight staining
3 works in one volume, 4to (198 x 129mm.), binding: eighteenth-century half calf, spine gilt in compartments, lettering-piece, upper cover becoming detached, spine rubbed
Gaguin, Robert (?1433-1501). Ars versificatoria. Versus generum diversorum. [Paris: Ulrich Gering, c. 1479], 56 leaves, 28 lines, Roman letter, 2- to 4- line initials supplied in red and blue, paragraph-marks in red and blue, manuscript marginalia, [H *7419; GW 10442; BMC viii 26], some worming affecting a few letters on most leaves, slight staining
3 works in one volume, 4to (198 x 129mm.), binding: eighteenth-century half calf, spine gilt in compartments, lettering-piece, upper cover becoming detached, spine rubbed
Provenance
Johannes Merlin, signature on recto of first leaf of second work and on verso of final leaf of third work; Egidius (Gilles) le Forestier, signature on recto of first leaf of second work and on verso of final leaf of third work and inscription on recto of first leaf of third work
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
These three works were all produced by the Paris-based printer Ulrich Gering and are all uncommon. ISTC records 5 copies of the Datus, 4 of the Accursius and 8 of the Gaguin. From the marginalia and ownership inscriptions it would appear likely that these three little works have been together since at least the mid-sixteenth century.