Lot 71
  • 71

Métastase, Pierre

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • M�tastase, Pierre
  • Opere del Signor Abate Pietro metastasio. Paris, veuve Herissant, 1780-1782.
12 volumes in-4 (260 x 200 mm). En italien.



exemplaire sur grand papier de hollande.



illustration : portrait de l'auteur par Steiner, 37 figures par Cipriani, Cochin, Martini et Moreau.



reliure signée de gaudreau, relieur de la reine. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré d'encadrement des plats, dos richement orné, tranches dorées. Le tome I porte le nombre 131 écrit à l'encre sur le premier plat. Taches sombres anciennes sur les plats de plusieurs tomes.

Condition

Le tome I porte le nombre 131 écrit à l'encre sur le premier plat. Taches sombres anciennes sur les plats de plusieurs tomes.
"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

Chacun des volumes porte la signature du relieur "de la reine" en pied, témoignage d'une volonté solide d'insister sur le rôle de la reine dans cette publication.