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Laborde, Alexandre de
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Laborde, Alexandre de
- Les monuments de la France classes chronologiquement et considérés sous la rapport des faits historiques et de l’étude des arts. Paris: P. and J. Didot l’ainé for Girard, 1816-1836
- paper
First edition, 2 volumes, folio (560 x 410mm.), half-titles, engraved title vignettes, engraved frontispiece in volume one, 261 etched plates and plans, 23 double-page, contemporary red morocco gilt by J. Wright, the covers with four borders gilt of foliate and acorn motifs divided by double gilt fillets, spines gilt in seven compartments, gilt edges, red and green labels, occasional slight spotting
Provenance
Beriah Botfield, Longleat, sale, Christie’s, 13 June 2002, lot 95
Literature
BAL RIBA 1710
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
“Laborde’s greatest [work] after the magnificent Voyage pittoresque et historique de l’Espagne” (BAL RIBA).