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Mardrus, Joseph-Charles
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
Histoire charmante de l'adolescente sucre d'amour. Paris: F.L. Schmied, 1927
4to (10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.; 275 x 220 mm). 6 full-page woodcut illustrations finished in color, 29 woodcut head- and tailpieces, 32 ornamental letters or text vignettes finished in colors and gold, by Schmied. Loose as issued within pictorial wrappers. Half red morocco chemise, green cloth slipcase tipped in red morocco.
4to (10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.; 275 x 220 mm). 6 full-page woodcut illustrations finished in color, 29 woodcut head- and tailpieces, 32 ornamental letters or text vignettes finished in colors and gold, by Schmied. Loose as issued within pictorial wrappers. Half red morocco chemise, green cloth slipcase tipped in red morocco.
Provenance
Mme Louis Solvay (exemplaire nominatif)
Condition
4to (10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.; 275 x 220 mm). 6 full-page woodcut illustrations finished in color, 29 woodcut head- and tailpieces, 32 ornamental letters or text vignettes finished in colors and gold, by Schmied. Loose as issued within pictorial wrappers. Half red morocco chemise, green cloth slipcase tipped in red morocco.
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
Limited edition on japan paper numbered XIV for Madame Louis Solvay, of a total edition of twenty-five, signed by Schmied.