- 196
Lami, Eugène
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
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[A selection of plates from Jules Janin, Un Hiver á Paris. London: Aubert & Curmer, 1843.]
16 steel-engraved plates engraved by J.B. Allen, Frederick Heath, J.C. Varrall, Charles Rolls, and Charles Heath after Lami, of which 6 are before letters, signed (below the image) and captioned (on the paper guard) by Lami in pencil (according to a pencilled note on verso of front flyleaf), all mounted on card with paper guards; the card lightly browned. Contemporary dark green half leather, goldstamped title "Paris by E. Lami 1843;" some wear at extremities, a few scrapes on cover.
16 steel-engraved plates engraved by J.B. Allen, Frederick Heath, J.C. Varrall, Charles Rolls, and Charles Heath after Lami, of which 6 are before letters, signed (below the image) and captioned (on the paper guard) by Lami in pencil (according to a pencilled note on verso of front flyleaf), all mounted on card with paper guards; the card lightly browned. Contemporary dark green half leather, goldstamped title "Paris by E. Lami 1843;" some wear at extremities, a few scrapes on cover.
Literature
Ray, French 218
Condition
the card lightly browned. Contemporary dark-green half leather, goldstamped title "Paris by E. Lami 1843;" some wear at extremities, a few scrapes on cover.
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
Early issue of these delightful views of "... the Paris of the wealthy and aristocratic, its theatres, its balls, its races, its outlying palaces, every locale, indeed, where elegant society sought amusement" (Ray).