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Settle, Elkanah
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Settle, Elkanah
- Thalia Triumphans: to the Rigt Honourable Henry Earl of Lincoln, on his Happy Marriage. London, 1717
- ink and paper
Folio (14 x 10 in.; 355 x 254 mm). All pages including title decorated in gold with binder's tools; some light marginal soiling. Brown morocco Settle binding, spine gilt in six compartments, gilt-tooled on both covers with a mitred panel design with thistles at the outer edges and putti at the center of each side of the outer panel, within which are the arms of the Earl of Lincoln impaling Pelham, surrounded by exuberant scroll-work as mantling, above which is emblematic dove with olive branch; some wear and rubbing, small tears to endpapers.
Provenance
Henry Fiennes Clinton, seventh Earl of Lincoln — Henry Pelham-Clinton, seventh Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (The Clumber Library sale, Sotheby's, 25 November 1937, lot 821) — Major J. R. Abbey (bookplate, sold in the Abbey sale, Sotheby's, 21 June 1967, lot 2163) — John Brett-Smith (sold Sotheby's London, 27 May 2004, lot 528). acquisition: Ximenes, 2011
Literature
Abbey, English Bindings 71; Foxon S310
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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
Settle prepared this poem for the wedding on 16 May 1717 of Henry Fiennes Clinton, seventh Earl of Lincoln (1684–1728), to Lucy, daughter of Thomas, first Lord Pelham.