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French architecture
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 10 volumes, including:
- paper
Briseux, C.E. L'art de bâtir des maisons de campagne. Paris, 1743, 2 vol., 4to, half-titles, engraved frontispiece and 260 numbered engraved plates, many double-page, contemporary calf, spines gilt, occasional browning or offsetting, binding very slightly rubbed
Jombert, C.A. Architecture moderne. Paris, 1764, 2 vol., 4to, engraved additional titles and 152 plates, many folding, contemporary half calf, spines gilt, uncut, occasional browning, bindings slightly rubbed
Traité des bâtiments propres à loger les animaux. Leipzig, 1802, folio, 50 engraved plates, original boards, uncut, binding somewhat worn
and 5 others (list available from the Book Department or at www.sothebys.com), including Calmet's Suite des portraits des ducs et duchesses de la maison royale de Lorraine (1762)
Jombert, C.A. Architecture moderne. Paris, 1764, 2 vol., 4to, engraved additional titles and 152 plates, many folding, contemporary half calf, spines gilt, uncut, occasional browning, bindings slightly rubbed
Traité des bâtiments propres à loger les animaux. Leipzig, 1802, folio, 50 engraved plates, original boards, uncut, binding somewhat worn
and 5 others (list available from the Book Department or at www.sothebys.com), including Calmet's Suite des portraits des ducs et duchesses de la maison royale de Lorraine (1762)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Arenberg, Ernest d'. Essai d'une nouvelle méthode de fortification regulière pour la defense des grandes places de guerre. 1822
Diderot. Extract only - Mosaique, plate list and 5 plates
Diderot. Extract only - Antiquites, plate list and 11 plates
Mavelot. Livre des chiffres. Paris, no date [c.1685]
Calmet, A. Suite des portraits des ducs et duchesses de la maison royale de Lorraine, 1762
Diderot. Extract only - Mosaique, plate list and 5 plates
Diderot. Extract only - Antiquites, plate list and 11 plates
Mavelot. Livre des chiffres. Paris, no date [c.1685]
Calmet, A. Suite des portraits des ducs et duchesses de la maison royale de Lorraine, 1762