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Henry II, king of France
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry II, king of France
- La magnifica et triumphale entrata del... Re di Francia Henrico secondo... e la sua... consorte Chaterina alli 21 di Septemb. 1548. Lyon: Guillaume Rouillé, 1549
- Paper
4to (210 x 147mm.), woodcut illustrations and initials, old vellum, light browning, recased
Literature
Mortimer, Harvard French 201; Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 1596
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 French version was published simultaneously by Rouillé, although this version additionally contains details of a comedy performed by "la natione Fiorentina". The elegant woodcuts are considered to be the work of Bernard Salomon.