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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."
"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).