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Bossuet, Jacques Bénigne
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bossuet, Jacques Bénigne
- Maximes et réflexions sur la comedie. Paris, Jean Anisson, 1694. In-12. Veau marbré, armoiries frappées sur les plats, dos orné, tranches mouchetées.
Provenance
L.-U. Lefebvre de Caumartin (armoiries). -- Ex-libris Louis Barthou (I, 1935, n°30) -- Ex-libris A. de Claye. -- Ex-libris Jacques Millot.
Condition
Quelques rares rousseurs. Charnières fendillées, restaurations aux coiffes.
"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
bossuet fut l'adversaire le plus acharné contre les dangers du théatre, avec Nicole, décriant le dévoiement des passions vers des causes irréelles, et l'exaltation des sens par l'exagération des situations.
l'exemplaire a appartenu à louis urbain lefebvre de caumartin (1653-1720), intendant des Finances de Louis XIV, protecteur du jeune Voltaire et confident de Mme de Sévigné. Il porte sur la première garde cette note de l'époque : Monseigneur De Caumartin l'intendant des finances.
Quelques rares rousseurs. Charnières fendillées, restaurations aux coiffes.
l'exemplaire a appartenu à louis urbain lefebvre de caumartin (1653-1720), intendant des Finances de Louis XIV, protecteur du jeune Voltaire et confident de Mme de Sévigné. Il porte sur la première garde cette note de l'époque : Monseigneur De Caumartin l'intendant des finances.
Quelques rares rousseurs. Charnières fendillées, restaurations aux coiffes.