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Denis, Maurice — St Francis of Assisi
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Petites Fleurs de ... traduites de l'italien par André Pératé. Paris: [Imprimerie Nationale for] Jacques Beltrand, 1913
Large 4to (13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.; 352 x 250 mm). Limitation page, half-title, 74 original color wood engravings by Maurice Denis, decorative and historiated borders, initials and paraphs. Contemporary dark brown morocco, with five gilt-ruled lines in border, panels outlined in gilt rules, frames elaborately decorated with blind roll-tools in a gothic manner, tiny gold-stamped clover and dots in central panel, spine gilt-ruled, edges gilt, brown morocco doublures and brown silk endleaves, signed in gilt by Mercier "successeur de son père 1923", in a quarter morocco chemise and slipcase.
Large 4to (13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.; 352 x 250 mm). Limitation page, half-title, 74 original color wood engravings by Maurice Denis, decorative and historiated borders, initials and paraphs. Contemporary dark brown morocco, with five gilt-ruled lines in border, panels outlined in gilt rules, frames elaborately decorated with blind roll-tools in a gothic manner, tiny gold-stamped clover and dots in central panel, spine gilt-ruled, edges gilt, brown morocco doublures and brown silk endleaves, signed in gilt by Mercier "successeur de son père 1923", in a quarter morocco chemise and slipcase.
Provenance
Lucien Henraux (printed on limitation page)
Literature
Ray, French, 379
Condition
Large 4to (13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.; 352 x 250 mm). Limitation page, half-title, 74 original color wood engravings by Maurice Denis, decorative and historiated borders, initials and paraphs. Contemporary dark brown morocco, with five gilt-ruled lines in border, panels outlined in gilt rules, frames elaborately decorated with blind roll-tools in a gothic manner, tiny gold-stamped clover and dots in central panel, spine gilt-ruled, edges gilt, brown morocco doublures and brown silk endleaves, signed in gilt by Mercier "successeur de son père 1923", in a quarter morocco chemise and slipcase.
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
Number 85 of an edition of 120, this one made for Lucien Henraux.