- 114
France, Anatole
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
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L'Affaire Crainquebille. 62 compositions de Steinlen, gravées par Deloche, E. et F. Florian, les deux Froment, Gusman, Mathieu et Perrichon. Paris: Edouard Pelletan, 1901
8vo (10 1/4 x 7 in.; 260 x 178 mm). Half-title, title printed in red and black, numerous wood engraved illustrations after Steinlen. Modern brown crushed morocco with strapwork frame made of four gilt-ruled lines, purple morocco doublures, and purple brocade endleaves, gilt edges, by G. Levitzky, in a slipcase.
8vo (10 1/4 x 7 in.; 260 x 178 mm). Half-title, title printed in red and black, numerous wood engraved illustrations after Steinlen. Modern brown crushed morocco with strapwork frame made of four gilt-ruled lines, purple morocco doublures, and purple brocade endleaves, gilt edges, by G. Levitzky, in a slipcase.
Literature
Ray, French, no. 339
Condition
8vo (10 1/4 x 7 in.; 260 x 178 mm). Half-title, title printed in red and black, numerous wood engraved illustrations after Steinlen. Modern brown crushed morocco with strapwork frame made of four gilt-ruled lines, purple morocco doublures, and purple brocade endleaves, gilt edges, by G. Levitzky, in a slipcase.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
"Steinlen's second book for Pelletan was his masterpiece" (Ray). Number 51 of 30 on china paper of a total edition of 400.