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Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Three suites of plates bound in one volume recording fêtes held at Versailles in 1664, 1668, and 1674, as follows:
- Paper
Félibien, André. Relation de la feste de Versailles du 18. juillet mil six cens soixante-huit. Paris: de l'imprimerie royale, 1679, [2], 43pp., title with engraved armorial vignette, engraved headpiece and initial, 5 double-page engraved plates, by Le Pautre dated 1678 and 1679
[Les divertissements de Versailles. Paris, 1676], 6 double-page engraved plates by Le Pautre and Chauveau dated 1676, without letter-press
Les plaisirs de l'isle enchantee, ou les festes et divertissements du Roy, a Versailles, divisez en trois journees, et commencez le 7me Jour de May, de l'annee 1664. [Paris, 1673], double-page engraved title, 9 double-page engraved plates by Silvestre, without letter-press
Folio (422 x 282mm.), contemporary mottled calf gilt, central French royal arms gilt on covers, binding with some delamination, rubbed at extremities
[Les divertissements de Versailles. Paris, 1676], 6 double-page engraved plates by Le Pautre and Chauveau dated 1676, without letter-press
Les plaisirs de l'isle enchantee, ou les festes et divertissements du Roy, a Versailles, divisez en trois journees, et commencez le 7me Jour de May, de l'annee 1664. [Paris, 1673], double-page engraved title, 9 double-page engraved plates by Silvestre, without letter-press
Folio (422 x 282mm.), contemporary mottled calf gilt, central French royal arms gilt on covers, binding with some delamination, rubbed at extremities
Literature
cf. BAL RIBA 518.L (1727 reissue)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."