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Rubens, Peter Paul
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- La Gallerie du Palais du Luxembourg peinte par Rubens, dessinée par les S.rs Nattier, et gravée par les plus illustres graveurs du temps. Paris: Duchange, 1710
- Paper
large folio (625 x 452mm.), engraved title, engraved leaf of text ("Avertissement"), 25 engraved plates (3 double-page), contemporary English speckled calf with gilt border containing a bee motif and thistle corner-pieces, minor darkening and scattered staining, light wear and expert repairs to extremities of binding
Provenance
John Dawes Esq., bookplate
Literature
Lipperheide 1106m
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 paintings illustrated here were commissioned from Rubens by Marie de Médicis, the widow of Henri IV, in 1622 for the walls of the Palais du Luxembourg, and they depict the life of Marie. She also planned a cycle representing the life of her husband, but they were not completed. The paintings are now housed in the Louvre, and were instrumental in introducing the art of Rubens to France.
For the same border with a bee motif, see Pearson, English Bookbinding Styles 1450-1800, fig. 5.25.