- 410
Le Roy, Julien David.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Les ruines plus beaux monumens de la Grece, considérées du coté de l'histoire et du côté de l'architecture... seconde edition corrigée et augmentée. Paris: Louis-François Delatour and Musier, 1770
- paper
2 volumes bound in one, folio (554 x 412mm.), half-titles, 61 engraved plates and plans, later half calf in antique style, occasional marginal staining
Provenance
Franklin H. Kissner, sale, Christie's, 3 October 1990, lot 240
Literature
cf. Atabey 709; Blackmer 1009 (first edition)
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."
Catalogue Note
This work introduced to western Europe the architecture of classical Athens, and remained a major source of inspiration for the Greek style for many years.