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Degas, Edgar -- Halévy, Ludovic, Degas, Edgar — Ludovic Halévy
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Degas, Edgar -- Halévy, Ludovic
- La Famille Cardinal. Paris: Blaizot, 1938
- ink and paper
4to (12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in; 326 x 250 mm), portrait of the author and 32 monotypes by Edgar Degas. Art binding signed "M.M" [Monique Mathieu] and dated "1979": olive green calf, embossed design representing a vase of flowers, suede doublures, with original wrappers, chemise and slipcase. Pristine.
Provenance
José Luis y Beatriz Plaza (bookplate).
Condition
Pristine
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 219 from an edition of 350 numbered copies. Luxuous edition illustrated by monotypes after Degas. La Famille Cardinal is the only book illustrated by the artist, concieved in 1880 and never published at the time.