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Francquart, Jacques and Ericius Puteanus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francquart, Jacques and Ericius Puteanus
- Pompa funebris optimi potentissimique principis Alberti Pii, archducis Austriae... Brussels: [Jan Mommaert]; Louvain: Henricus Hastenius, 1623 [i.e. 1650]
- Paper
oblong folio (292 x 394mm.), engraved title-page, text in Latin, Spanish, French and Flemish, 64 engraved plates (2 folding) by Cornelis Galle after Francquart, plate 47 printed on three sheets (only the first two pasted together), contemporary vellum, with central armorial stamp gilt, plate 7 damaged and repaired (affecting image), plate 31 with small marginal repairs, lacking two pairs of ties
Provenance
Paschase-François van den Cruyce of Antwerp (active in 1650s), arms on binding; Marquis de Beauffort, armorial bookplate, and inscription "Ex bibliothèque du château de Bouchout à Meysse. Collection des Sires de Roose, vendu par l'oncle Léopold. Racheté par moi à Veyt, libraire à Gand en 1890". Leopold de Beauffort sold Bouchout to Charlotte of Belgium in 1879.
Literature
Landwehr, Splendid Ceremonies 69; Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 2707
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
A reissue of the 1623 festival book commemorating the funeral of Archduke Albert of Austria.