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Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Jacques Henri
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Jacques Henri
- Paul et Virginie. Paris, Didot l'aîné, 1806.
- paper
In-folio (436 x 294 mm). Maroquin rouge, double encadrement de filets et roulettes, écoinçons aux petits fers, à fond criblé, dos orné de même, tranches dorées, étui (Charles De Samblanx).
Pâles rousseurs aux planches. Etui renforcé de papier collant aux angles.
Premier tirage des portraits par Lafitte gravés par Ribault et 6 figures gravées par Pillement, Bourgeois de La Richardière, Roger... d'après Gérard, Girodet, Isabey, Moreau, Prudhon et Lafitte, imprimées en couleurs par Langlois.
Un des très rares exemplaires in-folio, auquel on a ajouté les tirages avant la lettre de 4 des gravures, en couleurs (Cohen 933). Il comprend l'intéressante liste des 55 souscripteurs et le détail de leur commande.
Provenance : baron de Launoit (ex-libris).
Pâles rousseurs aux planches. Etui renforcé de papier collant aux angles.
Premier tirage des portraits par Lafitte gravés par Ribault et 6 figures gravées par Pillement, Bourgeois de La Richardière, Roger... d'après Gérard, Girodet, Isabey, Moreau, Prudhon et Lafitte, imprimées en couleurs par Langlois.
Un des très rares exemplaires in-folio, auquel on a ajouté les tirages avant la lettre de 4 des gravures, en couleurs (Cohen 933). Il comprend l'intéressante liste des 55 souscripteurs et le détail de leur commande.
Provenance : baron de Launoit (ex-libris).
Condition
Pâles rousseurs aux planches. Etui renforcé de papier collant aux angles.
"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."