- 135
Vien, Joseph-Marie
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Vien, Joseph-Marie
- Caravane du Sultan à la Mecque: mascarade turque faite à Rome par Messieurs les pensionnaires de l'Académie de France et leurs amis au carnaval de l'année 1748. [Paris, c.1749]
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Folio (368 x 255mm.), etched and engraved title and 31 etched plates (numbered 1–30 and one unnumbered), contemporary French red morocco gilt, arms of Louis-François-Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac on covers (Olivier 407, fer 15), within gilt border of Richelieu’s repeated motif of two crossed batons intertwined with an ornamental “R”, repeated with coronet within arabesques at the corners, spine gilt in compartments with same motif, some marginal dampstaining and foxing, binding rebacked retaining most of original spine, corners repaired
Provenance
Louis-François-Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac, arms on covers; sale, Christie’s New York, 5 December 1997, lot 235
Literature
Atabey 1288; Colas 3005 (suggesting the plates are un-numbered); Cohen-de Ricci 1014; cf. Blackmer 1730
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
A large-paper copy with Richelieu's arms. The elaborate masquerades organised by the French Academy in Rome were an important fixture in the Roman calendar. As director of the Academy, Vien organised the masquerade of 1748, the fabulous costumes of which are presented here, designed, drawn and etched by Vien himself. The costumes are a curious combination of authentic Turkish dress liberally enhanced with elements of Vien's own invention. The fantastical nature of the creations is a far cry from the sober neo-classical style with which Vien is commonly associated.