Lot 19
  • 19

Louÿs, Pierre

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Louÿs, Pierre
  • Archipel.Paris, Fasquelle, 1906.
édition originale. In-8 (200 x 130 mm). Broché, certaines pages non coupées. Etui moderne. Premier plat détaché, légères salissures aux tranches.



tirage : un des 50 exemplaires sur Hollande, celui-ci n°4, après 15 Japon et 10 Whatman.



envoi autographe signé, à l'encre violette sur la page de garde : « A Madame José Maria / de Heredia / son fils affectionné /  Pierre Louÿs ».

Provenance

Madame Louise de Heredia (envoi). -- Florin de Duikingberg (ex-libris).

Condition

Premier plat détaché, dos cassé, légères salissures des tranches.
"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

Pierre Louÿs avait été « adopté » par la famille Heredia dès 1895. Fils spirituel de José Maria de Heredia, amant de sa fille Marie, époux de la cadette, Louise, il s'inspira de son expérience pour écrire en 1910 le fameux Trois filles de leur mère.