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Desgodets, Antoine
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Desgodets, Antoine
- Les édifices antiques de Rome dessinés et mesurés très exactement. Paris, J.B. Coignard, 1682.
première édition. In-folio (428 x 270 mm).
illustration : un titre gravé et 137 planches dont 21 doubles par Desgodets.
reliure de l'époque. Veau brun, dos à six nerfs richement orné. Quelques feuillets brunis, rousseurs et piqûres.
illustration : un titre gravé et 137 planches dont 21 doubles par Desgodets.
reliure de l'époque. Veau brun, dos à six nerfs richement orné. Quelques feuillets brunis, rousseurs et piqûres.
Literature
Graesse, 368 -- Cicognara, 3700 -- Brunet, 625 -- Fowler, 102.
Condition
Quelques feuillets brunis, rousseurs et piqures.
"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
« La prise de pouvoir par Louis XIV en 1661 et la décision de convertir en palais le pavillon de chasse de son père à Versailles aboutirent à la plus spectaculaire tentative jamais faite pour acquérir les originaux ou les copies des plus fameuses sculptures antiques de Rome. » (Haskell. Pour l'amour de l'antique, p. 52)
La visite de Bernin en 1665 fit comprendre l'importance des moulages, des mesures de bâtiments et, de ce mouvement, naquit l'Académie de France à Rome (1666).
« Cet ouvrage donne la première représentation vraiment précise de l'architecture de l'ancienne Rome et est le commencement de cette longue série de dessins cotés qui est une des grandes traditions de l'architecture française. » (Fowler, n° 102).