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Blondel, François.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Cours d'architecture enseigné dans l'Academie Royale d'Architecture. Paris: Lambert Roulland for Pierre Auboin and François Clouzier, 1675-1683
- Paper
5 parts in 3 volumes, folio (366 x 244mm.), engraved frontispiece to Part 1 by Simon de la Bossière, engraved half-titles to Parts 2-3 and 4-5 by J.-B. Broebes, 25 engraved plates in Part 1 (without folding plate between pp.[xxviii]-1), Parts 2-3 and 4-5 with engraved illustrations, woodcut diagrams in text throughout, engraved headpieces, woodcut tailpieces and initials, Part 1 with printed errata incorporated into text in a contemporary hand, contemporary sprinkled calf, spine gilt in compartments, slight browning and dampstaining in margins, corners and edges slightly worn
Provenance
"Bibliotheca Cl. Th. Dupuy Parisini oratoris regii", inkstamp in red on titles
Literature
Fowler 46; Millard 24; RIBA I, 294
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
First edition. Blondel's approach in the Cours embodied for the first time the official teaching of the new Académie Royal d'Architecture, an approach based on strict adherence to the principles laid out in the works of Vitruvius, Alberti, Palladio and Scamozzi. Parts 2-5 provide illustrative examples of the application of these principles and practical solutions to any problems that might arise.