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Lot 49
  • 49

Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de
  • Oeuvres de Moliere. Nouvelle édition. Paris, 1734
  • Paper
6 volumes, 4to (290 x 208mm.), text in first state with reading "Comteesse" on p. 360 in volume 6, engraved frontispiece portrait after Coypel, engraved initials, head- and tailpieces, 33 engraved plates by Laurent Cars after François Boucher, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges, extremities very slightly rubbed

Literature

Cohen-De Ricci 712

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."

Catalogue Note

"Le chef d'oeuvre de Boucher, comme illustration; c'est un des plus beaux livres de la première partie du XVIIIe siècle" (Cohen-De Ricci).