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Vaenius, Otto
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vaenius, Otto
- Emblemata Horatiana. Amsterdam: Henricus Wetstein, 1684
- Paper
8vo (195 x 115mm.), added engraved title page by Gerard de Lairesse, 103 engravings by Vaenius, woodcut title vignette, head- and tail-pieces and ornamental initials, all illuminated in gold and colours by a contemporary hand, contemporary Dutch burgundy morocco gilt, panelled in gilt surrounding central foliate motif and draw handles, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, modern blue silk solander case, neat repairs to corners and spine ends, hinges slightly rubbed
Provenance
Unidentified armorial bookplate on front pastedown; W. G. Hennelick (?), inscription on front pastedown; L.-A. Barbet, inscription on flyleaf
Literature
Landwehr, Romantic Emblem Books 741; Landwehr, German Emblem Books 607; Landwehr, Emblem Books of the Low Countries 824
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
Rare hand-coloured copy of the first edition with German text, in a contemporary Dutch binding.
Vaenius was a painter, draughtsmen and humanist who, from the publication in 1607 of his Q. Horatii Flacci emblemata, produced emblem books which were copied and pirated throughout Europe. The early volumes were in Dutch, French and Latin; Spanish, Italian and, in this edition, German verses were added as the audience for emblem books grew.
Vaenius was a painter, draughtsmen and humanist who, from the publication in 1607 of his Q. Horatii Flacci emblemata, produced emblem books which were copied and pirated throughout Europe. The early volumes were in Dutch, French and Latin; Spanish, Italian and, in this edition, German verses were added as the audience for emblem books grew.