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Louÿs, Pierre
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Louÿs, Pierre
- Aphrodite. Moeurs antiques. Paris: Ferroud, 1909.
- ink and paper
4to (11 x 8 in.; 277 x 205 mm) 43 plates by Raphaël Collin, printed in colors. Subscription brochure bound inside. Fine Art Nouveau binding signed E. Driancourt of full orange morocco, borders of stylized palmette roll enclosing floral inlays of purple, green and yellow morocco, gilt fillets and blind-tooled garland, inner dentelles gilt, silk endpapers and gilt edges. Very good condition.
Condition
Very good condition.
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
one of 65 on Large Imperial Japan paper comprising two states of the plates, from a total edition of 497 (this is number 129).