- 228
Playing cards--Love cards, or the intrigues and amusements of that passion merrily display'd
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- London: John Lenthall, [c. 1710]
- Paper
52 cards, each 95 x 60mm., engraved, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 9; All cards on the table 265; Fournier, British Isles 30 (dated to c. 1700); Hamilton, Playing cards in the Victoria & Albert Museum 111
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
"It is a pity the publishing history of this pack is so obscure as it is, simply, a joy to behold" (All cards on the table, p. 342). Lenthall advertised this pack of cards in 1709 and in 1714.