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Lot 135
  • 135

Gautier, Théophile

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gautier, Théophile
  • Les Jeunes France. Romans goguenards. Paris, E. Renduel, 1833. In-8. Demi-maroquin bleu lapis, dos à nerfs aplatis, caissons mosaïqués, couverture et fragment du dos remontés (G. Mercier, 1922).
édition originale. Exemplaire à grandes marges, à la bonne couverture chez Renduel. Bien complet du très rare frontispice à l'eau-forte sur vélin teinté fort de Célestin Nanteuil. Il est généralement sur Chine appliqué.
Papier bruni.

Provenance

Ex-libris et monogramme Victor Mercier (Drouot, 26/4/1937, n°102). -- Ex-libris Laurent Meeûs (Wittock, n°1130, acheté par sa veuve à Simonson le 30/1/151).

Condition

Papier bruni.
"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

Gautier se détache ici du mouvement romantique en raillant les "Précieuses ridicules du romantisme" et en se moquant de certains de ses contemporains, fidèles du Cénacle.