- 5
[Brac, François]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le commerce des vins, reformé, rectifié et épuré; ou nouvelle méthode pour tirer un parti sur, prompt et avantageux, des récoltes en vins. Amsterdam: Louis Joseph Berthoud, 1769
- Paper
8vo (168 x 96mm.), woodcut initials and headpieces, contemporary speckled calf, double gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, red edges, occasional light browning, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
three inkstamps on title-page, one crowned, one with initials DV and the third with initials DC
Literature
Goldsmiths 10538
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
A comprehensive description of the contemporary French wine trade, describing production, storage, transport and the sale of wine. One of the aspects of the trade criticised here was the ability of local agents to distort prices.