- 30
Charles Nègre (1820 - 1880)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Nègre
- 'Le Midi de la France. Sites et Monuments historiques photographiés par Charles Nègre peintre', 1984
Portfolio with 10 photogravures after original photographs by Charles Nègre. Printed title page with photographic vignette and two sheets with edition information and contents. Gravures printed on thick paper, with edition number, date, stamp 'A.P.' and signed by Alain Paviot in pencil on the reverse. Individually mounted. In original cloth clamshell portfolio box, lettered in gilt and with a photographic vignette.
Provenance
Nègre family collection
Condition
Prints in excellent condition.The box cloth worn at back cover.
"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
This portfolio was editioned in 30 copies plus ten copies hors commerce (I - X) plus 5 copies hors commerce for the Nègre family (A - E). The one offered here is no. A.