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Montes de Oca, José Maria
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vida de San Felipe de Jesús Protomártir de Japón y Patrón de su Patria México. Mexico: Montes de Oca la inventó i grabó en Calle del Bautisterio de S. Catalina, 1801
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (220 x 145mm.), engraved throughout with pictorial title and 30 plates by Montes de Oca, modern morocco gilt, uncut
Literature
Palau 363045; Sabin 76028; not traced in Medina (Mexico)
Condition
A good copy
"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 fine series of engravings by the Mexican artist Montes de Oca, copies of which at auction often appear to lack one or more plates.
San Felipe de Jesus entered the priesthood and was sent to the Philippines. On his return to Mexico his ship was blown off course in a storm and wrecked on the coast of Japan where he was captured and crucified.