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Traité de l'origine des macreuses. Caen, Poisson, 1680.
Estimate
2,200 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Graindorge, André de
- Traité de l'origine des macreuses. Caen, Poisson, 1680.
édition originale. Petit in-8 (142 x 85 mm).
reliure de l'époque. Veau, dos à nerfs, caissons ornés. Importante restauration ancienne à la chanière.
reliure de l'époque. Veau, dos à nerfs, caissons ornés. Importante restauration ancienne à la chanière.
Literature
Oberlé 869.
Condition
Importante restauration à la chanière.
"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
Cet exquis canard a été l'objet de nombreuses et longues controverses. A l'époque de Graindorge, l'opinion commune, et ce depuis plusieurs siècles, était que les macreuses naissaient dans des coquilles, couraient sur les vagues ou étaient produites par du bois flotté. Dans ce traité, André Graindorge réfute vigoureusement les absurdités qui avaient cours sur l'origine des macreuses.