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Book of Hours. Use of Rome.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Heures a lusaige de Romme tout au long sans rien requerir. Avec les figures de l'Apocalipse et plusieurs autres hystoires. Paris: Gilles and Germain Hardouyn, [calendar: 1512-1529]
- Paper
8vo (179 x 110mm.), printed on vellum, 128 leaves, metalcut centaur device on title, metalcut anatomical man and other illustrations, all with contemporary illumination, metalcut borders, initials supplied in gilt on red and blue panels, eighteenth-century French red morocco gilt, two-line border, fleurons at corners, spine gilt in compartments, modern slipcase, gatherings K and L misbound after gathering D, O3-6 supplied from a different copy, two cuts in O3 repaired, small hole in woodcut border of I1, lower cover slightly rubbed
Provenance
A long note in two eighteenth-century hands describes the descent of the book by gift and inheritance from its first owner, Pierre Valat, seigneur de Fondousse, to members of the de Fraissinet, Delort and de Soliniac families
Literature
Bohatta 943; Lacombe 227
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"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
A fine illuminated copy with an interesting provenance.