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La Fontaine, Jean de
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Fables choisies mises en vers par J. de La Fontaine.Paris, Desaint et Saillant, 1755-1759.
4 volumes in-folio (464 x 320 mm).
Exemplaire du second tirage, sur grand papier de Hollande
illustration : portrait d'Oudry, frontispice et 275 figures par Oudry.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré d'encadrement, décor floral en écoinçon, dos à nerfs richement orné. Dos légèrement noircis, griffure au premier plat du tome IV.
Exemplaire du second tirage, sur grand papier de Hollande
illustration : portrait d'Oudry, frontispice et 275 figures par Oudry.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré d'encadrement, décor floral en écoinçon, dos à nerfs richement orné. Dos légèrement noircis, griffure au premier plat du tome IV.
Condition
Dos légèrement noircis, griffure au premier palt du tome III.
"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
Fantastique accomplissement, ces Fables de La Fontaine réunirent les talents artistiques les plus en vue du milieu du siècle des Lumières comme Oudry, Cochin, Largillière ou Dupuis pour un résultat devenu un des grands classiques de la bibliophilie au XVIIIe siècle.
Très bel exemplaire, en belle condition, très grand de marges.