- 237
Christian V.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dannebrog Ritter Ordens statuter (Statuta Ordinis Dannebrogici). [Copenhagen, 1693]
- paper and wood
2 parts in one volume, folio (335 x 228mm.), engraved title-pages, engraved headpiece and illustrations, engraved portrait of Christan V after Daghard in each section, contemporary Danish calf elaborately gilt with title and arms of Christian V on upper cover, thick silk thread attaching a wax seal in a wooden box to the binding, one portrait shaved at head, binding very rubbed with loss of almost all gilding, small crack in wooden box, thread faded and frayed
Literature
cf. BL STC Scandinavian C267 (Latin version only, also with seal in wooden casing)
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
The Order of the Dannebrog was founded in 1671 by Christian V of Denmark.