Lot 244
  • 244

America--Clouet, Jean Baptiste Louis.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Carte de l'Amerique, divisée en ses principaux parts... 1782 [title repeated in Spanish]. Paris: Louis Mondhare, 1782, large engraved wall-map in 4 sheets joined, 960 x 1230mm., hand-coloured, some minor restoration, framed and glazed

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing
"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

Elaborate wall-map of the Americas, with panelled borders giving twenty vignette scenes from the history of the Americas.