- 4667
Picart, Bernard (1673-1733), engraver.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses des tous les peuples du monde [des peuples idolatres]. Representées par des figures dessinées de la main de Bernard Picard. Amsterdam: J.F. Bernard, 1723-1737
7 volumes (of 11), folio (397 x 245mm.), [4 (incl. half-title)], 168, 165-211, [1], 49, [3], 150, [2]; [12 (incl. half-title)], XLII, [8], 153, [1], 206, [2]; [4 (incl. half-title)], 386, 38, 84, [2]; [4 (incl. half-title)], 197, [1], 104; 396; [4 (incl. half-title)], 348, [1]; [4 (incl. half-title)], 291, [1], 32, 160pp., 7 title-pages printed in red and black, half-title in each volume, illustration: engraved vignette on title-pages, 220 (of 223) engraved plates (a few folding or double-page), the final plate partly coloured by hand, engraved head-pieces, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, binding: contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, lacking vols. 8-11, lacking one plate each in vols. 2, 4 & 5, without half-title in vol. 5, slight worming in lower margins of vols. 1 & 4, short in one plate in vol. 7, some light spotting, bindings slightly rubbed
Literature
Lipperheide 1808; Sabin 62600
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
first edition. This work, edited by Jean Frédéric Bernard and Antoine Augustin Bruzen de la Martinière, is best known for the fine engravings executed by Bernard Picart.