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Christie, James.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
A Disquisition upon étruscan vases displaying their probable connection with the shows at Eleusis and the chinese feast of Lanterns. London, William Bulmer and Co, T. Becket, 1806 ; grand in-4 demi-maroquin rouge à petits coins, dos lisse orné portant en lettres or Christie upon vases.
16 planches hors texte en noir, vignettes et bandeaux.
Envoi sur le premier feuillet blanc « to Wm Chinnery Esq. From the Author »
Premier ouvrage de James Christie, paru anonymement, distribué à ses amis. William Chinnery, le dédicataire de l'ouvrage, possédait une importante collection d'oeuvres d'art. Elle fut vendue par James Christie dans sa Maison de ventes aux enchères ; « A catalogue of a Truly Valuable Assemblage of Articles of Virtu of William Chinnery, consisting principally of a most choice collection of painted greek vases... which will be sold by Auction by Mr Christie...on wednesday june 3rd 1812. »
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16 planches hors texte en noir, vignettes et bandeaux.
Envoi sur le premier feuillet blanc « to Wm Chinnery Esq. From the Author »
Premier ouvrage de James Christie, paru anonymement, distribué à ses amis. William Chinnery, le dédicataire de l'ouvrage, possédait une importante collection d'oeuvres d'art. Elle fut vendue par James Christie dans sa Maison de ventes aux enchères ; « A catalogue of a Truly Valuable Assemblage of Articles of Virtu of William Chinnery, consisting principally of a most choice collection of painted greek vases... which will be sold by Auction by Mr Christie...on wednesday june 3rd 1812. »
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Condition
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"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."