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Trew, Christoph Jacob
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
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Uitgezochte Planten. Amsterdam: Jan Christiaan Sepp, [1769] – 1771 – [1774]
Folio (20 7/8 x 14 3/8 in.; 530 x 365 mm). Three mezzotint portraits (of Trew, Georg Dionysius Ehret and Johann Jakob Haid), 100 handcolored engraved plates by Haid after Ehret, captions in gold, list of subscribers; some light marginal spotting to portraits, a few tiny marginal spots in the occasional plate. Contemporary mottled calf, spine richly gilt; skilfully rebacked with original spine laid down, corners and edges mended. Blue quarter-morocco over cloth drop-box;
Folio (20 7/8 x 14 3/8 in.; 530 x 365 mm). Three mezzotint portraits (of Trew, Georg Dionysius Ehret and Johann Jakob Haid), 100 handcolored engraved plates by Haid after Ehret, captions in gold, list of subscribers; some light marginal spotting to portraits, a few tiny marginal spots in the occasional plate. Contemporary mottled calf, spine richly gilt; skilfully rebacked with original spine laid down, corners and edges mended. Blue quarter-morocco over cloth drop-box;
Literature
Nissen BBI 1998; Stafleu TL, vol. 6, 15.131 note
Condition
Folio (20 7/8 x 14 3/8 in.; 530 x 365 mm). Three mezzotint portraits (of Trew, Georg Dionysius Ehret and Johann Jakob Haid), 100 handcolored engraved plates by Haid after Ehret, captions in gold, list of subscribers; some light marginal spotting to portraits, a few tiny marginal spots in the occasional plate. Contemporary mottled calf, spine richly gilt; skilfully rebacked with original spine laid down, corners and edges mended. Blue quarter-morocco over cloth drop-box; .
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
First Dutch edition of the Plantae Selectae, first published in 1750-1773, one of the greatest eighteenth-century botanical colorplate books, one of 57 copies subscribed. It has stunning illustrations by Ehret, whose career was established by his involvement with Trew, and parts of this work were expected with keen anticipation. As Hunt notes: " ... Ehret achieves realism, majesty, ineffable color, all in one breathtaking look."
A splendid, crisp copy of this magnificent work.
A splendid, crisp copy of this magnificent work.