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Histoire des quatre fils Aymon
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1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Histoire des quatre fils Aymon, très nobles et très vaillans chevaliers. Paris: Charles Gillot for H. Launette, 1883
4to (11 x 8 3/4 in.; 278 x 222 mm). Many color-printed photo-relief illustrations and decorations ("chromotypogravure") by Charles Gillot after Eugene Grasset. Dark brown crushed morocco with emblematic gilt and onlay panel by S. David, argent floral brocade doublures and endleaves; small signs of wear at joints.
4to (11 x 8 3/4 in.; 278 x 222 mm). Many color-printed photo-relief illustrations and decorations ("chromotypogravure") by Charles Gillot after Eugene Grasset. Dark brown crushed morocco with emblematic gilt and onlay panel by S. David, argent floral brocade doublures and endleaves; small signs of wear at joints.
Literature
Carteret 4:204; Ray, French 357; Wick, Turn of a Century 48
Condition
small signs of wear at joints.
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
Unnumbered example of 100 copies on china paper (of a total deluxe edition of 200). "A turning point in the history of illustration, Histoire des quatre fils Aymon proved an inexhaustible source for other artists as Art Nouveau became the dominant style of the period" (Ray).