L12308

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Lot 375
  • 375

French interiors, decoration, furniture, etc.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 33 volumes, including:
  • Paper
Cottart, P. Nouveaux desseins de lambris de menuiserie a panneaux de glace. Paris, N. Langlois, c.1690 or later, 6 engraved plates, bound with: Livre nouveau de lambris. Paris: De Poilly, c.1700, 6 engraved plates, together 2 works in one vol., oblong 4to, modern boards, [Berlin Katalog 4019 and 4015]
Liard, M. Cahier de grands meubles, 5 of 6 plates (lacks no.6); Cahier de petits meubles, 6 plates; Cahier de lits de diverses modes, 10 of 12 plates (lacks no.4 and 7); Recueil de differents fauteuils et chaises..., 6 plates, together 4 parts in one volume, Paris: Chereau, 1774 (or later), 4to, later morocco-backed boards, [cf. Berlin Katalog 1265 and 1260], occasional spotting, lacking head and foot of spine
[Le Brun, C. Les peintures de Charles le Brun et d'Eustache le Sueur qui sont dans l'hotel du Chastelet... de President Lambert. Paris, 1740], folio, 22 engraved plates, 14 double page, contemporary calf, lacking title and dedication, spine worn
Percier, C. and R. Fontaine. Recueil de décorations intérieures. Paris, 1812, folio, engraved additional title and 72 plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, somewhat spotted, binding rubbed
Beauvallet, P.N. Fragmens d'ornemens dans le style antique... tome premier. Paris, 1820, folio, engraved additional title, dedication and 69 plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, slightly spotted, binding worn
Viollet-le-Duc, E. Dictionnaire raisonné du mobilier français. Paris, 1858-1875, 6 vol., 8vo, coloured and plain plates, illustrations, contemporary green morocco-backed boards, spines slightly faded
with 22 others, various sizes, sold not subject to return (33)

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."