Lot 37
  • 37

Blouet, Guillaume Abel

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Blouet, Guillaume Abel
  • Restauration des Thermes d'Antonin Caracalla à RomeParis, Firmin Didot, 1828.
Grand in-folio (570 x 404 mm).

illustration : 15 planches hors texte par Blouet gravées par Hibon, Marlier, Normand, etc, dont plusieurs dépliantes et une coloriée.

reliure de l'époque. Demi-chagrin rouge, dos orné de filets, tête dorée.
Cachet à l'encre sur la 1ère planche. Dos passé, nerfs frottés.

Literature

Rossetti, II, 1150.

Condition

Dos passé, nerfs frottés.
"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

L'architecte français Guillaume Abel Blouet (1795-1853) remporta en 1821 le grand prix de Rome.