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Beauharnais, Hortense de
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Beauharnais, Hortense de
- Romances mises en Musique par S[a] M[ajesté] l[a] R[eine] H[ortense], [Paris, c.1813]
- paper
first edition, ff.[26], oblong 8vo (c.18.5 x 24cm), engraved throughout, hand-coloured engraved portrait of Hortense (by Monsaldi after Isabey), 12 Romances each with aquatint facing (by Piringer [after Hortense]), the music engraved within borders (signed by Richomme), contemporary black morocco elaborately gilt, the Queen's arms with lyre-tool to corners, [Olivier 2658 (3)], rolled borders, pink silk doublures, gilt-lettered spine, foxing throughout
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
Queen Hortense (1783-1837) was the daughter of the Empress Josephine and, from 1806 to 1810, Queen Consort of Holland. She was also a talented artist and musician; the aquatint illustrations in this edition are apparently modelled on her own drawings. This is probably a presentation copy, in a binding bearing the Queen's initial and crown; another such copy is found at the British Library, K.7.h.4.