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Sauvan, Jean-Baptiste Balthazar
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Picturesque Tour of the Seine from Paris to the Sea. London: R. Ackermann, 1821
4to (13 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.; 335 x 270 mm). Title-page with handcolored engraved vignette, 24 handcolored aquatint views by T. Sutherland and D. Havell after A. Pugin and J. Gendall, handcolored map of the Seine, dedication leaf, subscriber's list,; some toning, light offsetting from plates to text, occasional light offsetting to plates, chiefly on the verso. Contemporary straight-grain red morocco, elaborate filleted border, inner frame of gilt acanthus leaves and leafy roll in blind, spine with slightly raised bands gilt, brown endpapers, edges gilt; joints rubbed, text block sprung from casing.
4to (13 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.; 335 x 270 mm). Title-page with handcolored engraved vignette, 24 handcolored aquatint views by T. Sutherland and D. Havell after A. Pugin and J. Gendall, handcolored map of the Seine, dedication leaf, subscriber's list,; some toning, light offsetting from plates to text, occasional light offsetting to plates, chiefly on the verso. Contemporary straight-grain red morocco, elaborate filleted border, inner frame of gilt acanthus leaves and leafy roll in blind, spine with slightly raised bands gilt, brown endpapers, edges gilt; joints rubbed, text block sprung from casing.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 90
Condition
4to (13 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.; 335 x 270 mm). Title-page with handcolored engraved vignette, 24 handcolored aquatint views by T. Sutherland and D. Havell after A. Pugin and J. Gendall, handcolored map of the Seine, dedication leaf, subscriber's list,; some toning, light offsetting from plates to text, occasional light offsetting to plates, chiefly on the verso. Contemporary straight-grain red morocco, elaborate filleted border, inner frame of gilt acanthus leaves and leafy roll in blind, spine with slightly raised bands gilt, brown endpapers, edges gilt; joints rubbed, text block sprung from casing.
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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.