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Carranza, Alonso
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carranza, Alonso
- Discurso contra malos trages y adornos lascivos [Rogacion en detestacion de los grandes abusos en los traxes y adornos nueuamente introducidos en España]. Madrid: Maria de Quiñoes for Pedro Coello, 1636
- Paper
4to (191 x 138mm.), woodcut initials, early annotations, later half calf by Menard, spine gilt in compartments, edges gilt, occasional slight spotting, some wear to extremities
Provenance
Library of the Convento del Valle, inscription
Literature
Palau 44951
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
The first part of this diatribe against court fashion attacks the extravagant luxury of women's dress; the second turns its attention to courtiers' obsessive care of their beards and hair.