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Dumortous, Pierre
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Dumortous, Pierre
- Histoire des conquêtes de Louis XV.Paris, 1759.
première édition. In-folio (433 x 280 mm).
illustration : frontispice au portrait du roi gravé par Lempereur d'après un dessin de Boucher, fleuron de titre, 6 vignettes et 5 culs-de-lampe, 27 larges scènes de batailles dont une sur double page, et 14 cartes dépliantes, le tout gravé sur cuivre.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet, fleurs de lis aux angles, dos fleurdelisé, tranches dorées. Coins et nerfs un peu frottés. Eraflures superficielles.
illustration : frontispice au portrait du roi gravé par Lempereur d'après un dessin de Boucher, fleuron de titre, 6 vignettes et 5 culs-de-lampe, 27 larges scènes de batailles dont une sur double page, et 14 cartes dépliantes, le tout gravé sur cuivre.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet, fleurs de lis aux angles, dos fleurdelisé, tranches dorées. Coins et nerfs un peu frottés. Eraflures superficielles.
Condition
Coins et nerfs un peu frottés. Eraflures superficielles.
"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
Magnifique ouvrage à la gloire de Louis XV contant ses hauts faits militaires et les batailles qui furent gagnées sous son règne entre 1744 et 1748.