- 81
Ovide
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ovide
- Les Métamorphoses. Paris, Basan, Le Mire, Le Clerc, 1767 - 1771.
4 volumes in-4 (260 x 195 mm). La table du tome II (pp. V à VIII) a été reliée en fin de volume aux pages 354-355.
illustration : titre gravé, 4 fleurons de titre, 30 vignettes, un cul-de-lampe à la fin du tome IV et 139 figures dessinées par Boucher, Eisen, Gravelot, Leprince, Monnet, Moreau, Parizeau et Saint-Gois.
reliure signée de bozerian en pied du tome I. Maroquin rouge à long grain, grecque en encadrement des plats, dos lisse orné de fer à la lyre, tranches dorées. Restauration au premier plat du tome III. Dos très légèrement passé.
illustration : titre gravé, 4 fleurons de titre, 30 vignettes, un cul-de-lampe à la fin du tome IV et 139 figures dessinées par Boucher, Eisen, Gravelot, Leprince, Monnet, Moreau, Parizeau et Saint-Gois.
reliure signée de bozerian en pied du tome I. Maroquin rouge à long grain, grecque en encadrement des plats, dos lisse orné de fer à la lyre, tranches dorées. Restauration au premier plat du tome III. Dos très légèrement passé.
Provenance
Sickles (ex-libris).
Literature
Cohen, 769.
Condition
Restauration au premier plat du tome III. Dos très légèrement passé.
"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
"Superbe ouvrage dû aux soins de l'éditeur Basan et du graveur Le Mire. C'est un des plus galamment illustrés de tout le siècle."-- Cohen.