- 71
Laborde, Alexandre de
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Laborde, Alexandre de
- Voyage pittoresque et historique de l'Espagne. Paris: Pierre Didot l'ainé “avec des caracteres de Bodoni”, 1806-1820
- paper
First edition, 4 parts bound in 2 volumes, folio (575 x 417mm.), half-titles, engraved additional title to volume one, printed titles with engraved title-vignettes, engraved portrait, 335 etched and engraved plates, plans and maps on 270 sheets, after Vivant Denon, Laborde, Liger, Jacques Moulinier and others, 2 double-page engraved maps, contemporary red morocco gilt by J. MacKenzie with Botfield arms at centre, panelled in gilt with borders composed of fillets, scallop and foliate motifs, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, some light spotting, heavier on volume one half-title, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Beriah Botfield, Longleat, sale, Christie's, 13 June 2002, lot 92
Literature
Berlin Kat. 2769; Palau 128975
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 fine copy of Laborde’s magnificent work on Spain. As a member of Lucien Bonaparte's embassy to Spain in 1800-1801, Laborde (1774-1842) was able to follow up his passionate interest in Spanish art and history. With the meticulous work of Choiseul-Gouffier on Greece as his model (see lots 32 and 33), Laborde spent several years amassing information relative to Spanish art, architecture, archaeology and traditions and, aided by a team of highly talented artists, assembled a huge portfolio of drawings.