- 185
Texas--Azlor y Virto de Vera, José de, Marqués de Aguayo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Senor el Marquès de San Miguel de Aguayo, Don Joseph de Azlor... [no place, no date, but c.1720?]
- paper
Folio (310 x 210mm.), 4 pages, unbound, uncut, [not traced in Palau, Alden, Medina (BHA) or Sabin], slight staining to second leaf
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Rare memorial addressed to the king in which the Marques de San Miguel de Aguayo, Governor and Captain General of Coahila and Texas (21 October 1719 - 13 June 1722) describes his considerable services to the Spanish crown in America. In 1714 he had helped to quash the rebellion in the missions in Nueva Extremadura and then promoted the repopulation of the missions, providing supplies for their continued prosperity. In 1717 he donated cattle and mules necessary for the successful settlement of Texas. It also provides an account of the services of the family of his wife. Although undated the memorial possibly predates Aguayo's famous expedition of 1721-1722 in which he conquered Texas from the French and so consolidated the Spanish claim to Texas that was never again challenged by the French.