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Playing cards--Jeu des fables
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- [Engraved by Stefano Della Bella]. Paris: F. le Conte, [c. 1698]
- Paper
53 cards (including title-card, signed by Stefano Della Bella), each 92 x 60mm., engraved, orange trellis pattern on versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame, small stain on title-card
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 39; Fournier, France 21
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
An educational pack to teach the Greek myths, designed by Jean Desmarests along with a geographical card game, originally intended for the education and amusement of the young Louis XIV. The cards were first published in 1644 with engravings by Della Bella; this reprint from c. 1698 uses the same blocks but the title-card has had the imprint altered.