- 110
Constant, Benjamin
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Constant, Benjamin
- Lettre autographe signée à Rouillé de l’Etang. Hérivaux [Luzarches], ce 5 Gal an 7 [25 mars 1799]. Une p. in-8 carré (211 x 165 mm) sur double feuillet vergé avec suscription : “Au Citoyen Rouillé de l’Etang Place de la Révolution, n° 3”, cachet rouge descellé à la couronne de laurier.
”Monsieur,/ Retenu par des affaires ici, je désirerais savoir si vous avez examiné ou fait examiner la piece que je vous ai remise, & quel a été le résultat de cet examen. Si vous voulez que nous nous en remettions à l’arbitrage, faites moi le plaisir de me le mander ici. Je ferai par lettres ce qu’il faudra pour nommer un arbitre a paris, sur le point de droit, sauf à en nommer sur les lieux, dans le cas, très improbable ou je serais condamné sur la 1ere question./ Je vous salue respectueusement”.
Plis d’envoi, trous d’épingle et onglet.
Plis d’envoi, trous d’épingle et onglet.
Condition
Plis d'envoi, trous d'épingle et onglet.
"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
Apostille du récipiendaire (ou de son secrétaire), David Rouillé de L’Étang (1731-1811), ancien maître des requêtes à la fin de l’Ancien Régime. Il résidait place de la Révolution dans le prestigieux hôtel qui passa à sa nièce, Mme Adélaïde de Pastoret, actuellement 6 place de la Concorde et siège de l’Automobile Club de France. Il est plaisant de voir Constant parler en 1799 de place de la Révolution alors qu’elle était rebaptisée Concorde dès 1795.