Lot 206
  • 206

Denesle

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Denesle
  • ink on paper and leather
L'Aristippo moderno. Rome, Héritiers de Barbiellini, 1758. In-8 (198 x 134 mm), maroquin rouge, bordure feuillagée, dos orné de fleurons et écoinçons, tranches dorées (Reliure italienne de l'époque).
Mouillures pâles et quelques rousseurs. Restaurations aux coiffes et coins. Un mors fendu.

Traduction italienne de L'Aristippe moderne de Denesle paru en 1738, imprimée à Rome et dédicacée au duc de Choiseul. Frontispice gravé sur cuivre signé C. Monnet.



Séduisant exemplaire de dédicace, sur grand papier, aux armes des Choiseul-Stainville. En l'absence du fer d'armes de cette famille, le doreur a dessiné lui-même l'écu à l'aide de ses fers usuels.



Envoi manuscrit en tête au comte de Chabrillan. -- Au bas du f. a3, cachet humide bleu du Cabinet de Saint Albin.

Condition

Mouillures pâles et quelques rousseurs. Restaurations aux coiffes et coins. Un mors fendu.
"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."