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Ronsard, Pierre de
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Livret de folastries. Paris: Vollard, 1938
4to (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 242 x 190 mm). 16 etched plates and 26 etched text illustrations, and etched wrapper vignette by Aristide Maillol, single sheet with 5 preliminary etched designs by Maillol, 16 small wood-engravings (on 4 sheets) by George Aubert after Maillol's full plates. Unsewn as issued in original wrappers. Original mottled board slipcase. — Accompanied by 17 proofs (including a few duplicates) on various papers of Maillol's etchings; a few proofs lightly wrinkled. Proofs housed in mylar sleeves in a clasp binder.
4to (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 242 x 190 mm). 16 etched plates and 26 etched text illustrations, and etched wrapper vignette by Aristide Maillol, single sheet with 5 preliminary etched designs by Maillol, 16 small wood-engravings (on 4 sheets) by George Aubert after Maillol's full plates. Unsewn as issued in original wrappers. Original mottled board slipcase. — Accompanied by 17 proofs (including a few duplicates) on various papers of Maillol's etchings; a few proofs lightly wrinkled. Proofs housed in mylar sleeves in a clasp binder.
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4to (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 242 x 190 mm). 16 etched plates and 26 etched text illustrations, and etched wrapper vignette by Aristide Maillol, single sheet with 5 preliminary etched designs by Maillol,16 small wood-engravings (on 4 sheets) by George Aubert after Maillol's full plates. Unsewn as issued in original wrappers. Original mottled board slipcase. — Accompanied by 17 proofs (including a few duplicates) on various papers of Maillol's etchings; a few proofs lightly wrinkled. Proofs house in mylar sleeves in a clasp binder.
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
No. 20 of 30 copies on japon impérial (of a whole edition of 230).