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La Rüe, Philibert Benoit de
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- La Rüe, Philibert Benoit de
- Nouveau recueil des troupes legeres de France.Paris, F. Chereau, 1747.
première édition. Petit in-folio (405 x 253 mm).
illustration : frontispice et dédicace au Dauphin gravés, le premier signé de Babel, et 12 planches d'après les dessins de P. B. La Rüe gravées par A. C. Boucher, La Fosse, Aveline..., toutes gravures coloriées à l'époque. La dernière planche un peu tachée dans les marges. Angles de la reliure frottés.
reliure allemande de l'époque. Demi-basane avec coins, papier gaufré à décor floral et peint, vert, orange et prune.
illustration : frontispice et dédicace au Dauphin gravés, le premier signé de Babel, et 12 planches d'après les dessins de P. B. La Rüe gravées par A. C. Boucher, La Fosse, Aveline..., toutes gravures coloriées à l'époque. La dernière planche un peu tachée dans les marges. Angles de la reliure frottés.
reliure allemande de l'époque. Demi-basane avec coins, papier gaufré à décor floral et peint, vert, orange et prune.
Provenance
Earl of Ancram, de la pairie d'Ecosse (ex-libris gravé).
Literature
Colas 1780 -- Lipperheide 2292.
Condition
La dernière planche un peu tachée dans les marges. Angles de le reliure frottés.
"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
Recueil devenu rare des costumes de la cavalerie légère active dans les guerres du XVIIIe siècle : Uhlans de Saxe, Dragons de Saxe, l'infanterie croate, les volontaires bretons... Dans l'exemplaire colorié conservé à la BnF, tout comme le nôtre, la scène entière est coloriée, costumes, armes et paysages, mais non les chevaux.