- 109
Schmied, François-Louis--Mardrus, Joseph Charles
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Le livre de la vérité de la parole. Paris: F.L. Schmied, 1929
- Paper
4to (340 x 235mm.), copy number 10 from a limited edition of 150 copies, signed by the artist beneath the limitation, pochoir decoration and 12 plates by Schmied, two additional suites of plates (53 printed in black, and 53 in colour), each in a printed wrapper signed by Schmied in pencil, loose as issued in original printed wrappers, burgundy card folder and slipcase, printed paper labels on spine of folder, occasional light offsetting or spotting
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
The colophon states that the original drawings were exhibited at the Galerie Petit in Paris in December 1926. The text was drawn from ancient Egyptian writings by Mardrus.