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Rubens, Peter Paul
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Galerie de Rubens, dite du Luxembourg ... Avec l'explication historique et allégorique de chaque sujet. Paris: Crapelet for Deterville & Roret, [1809]
Large folio (20 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.; 520 x 350 mm). Half-title, colored engraved portrait of Rubens by Benoist after Le Clere, 24 color stipple-engraved plates by Duthé, Pierron, Vestem, Benoist, Gauthier le Jeune, Gabriel, Disart and A. Gouyon after Rubens, the plates partly printed in color and some finished by hand; some marginal spotting. Contemporary black half-morocco gilt over marbled boards; joints and edges rubbed.
Large folio (20 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.; 520 x 350 mm). Half-title, colored engraved portrait of Rubens by Benoist after Le Clere, 24 color stipple-engraved plates by Duthé, Pierron, Vestem, Benoist, Gauthier le Jeune, Gabriel, Disart and A. Gouyon after Rubens, the plates partly printed in color and some finished by hand; some marginal spotting. Contemporary black half-morocco gilt over marbled boards; joints and edges rubbed.
Literature
See Cohen-De Ricci, col. 915
Condition
some marginal spotting. Contemporary black half-morocco gilt over marbled boards; joints and edges rubbed.
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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
One of the rare early issues of this famous collection, reproducing Rubens' allegorical paintings of the life of Marie de Medicis (1573-1642), consort of Henri IV, which adorned the gallery of the Luxembourg Palace. The cycle was first reproduced in a volume published in 1710, while the present edition is one of the first publications with printed colored plates after paintings by a famous artist.