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Félicien Rops
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Félicien Rops
- 7 drawings and 97 etchings included in the catalogue raisonné of the prints and etchings of Félicien Rops, Paris, Librairie Conquet, 1887 – First Edition, by Ramiro, Erastène
Condition
Apart from occasional light foxing, and some minor splitting to the upper hinge, with paper slightly torn but with binding intact, overall the book is in good condition.
Apart from some minor tears to the upper and lower right corners in the drawing between pp. 186-187 (Impudence), the original drawings are in very good condition.
"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 first edition catalogue raisonné includes seven original drawings by Félicien Rops: Petite modèle, l'Été, Hypocrisie, Impudence, Le Major est si difficile, Petit Cousin, and Nubilité. Also includes 5 drawings in margins and 97 original etchings.
8vo (300 x 225mm.). Large paper copy, copy number 20 of 550, one of 40 on Hollande paper with three suites of plates, title-page in red and black, early twentieth-century crushed aubergine morocco by David, green crushed morocco board liners with gilt fillet borders, patterned silk flyleaves, engraved wrappers bound in, with an autograph note signed ("F. Rops") bound at front, page edges uncut.