- 207A
Bretez, Louis
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bretez, Louis
- ink on paper and leather
[PLAN DE TURGOT]. Plan de Paris commencé l'année 1734. Dessiné et gravé sous les ordres de Messire Michel Etienne Turgot, conseiller d'Etat, Prévôt des Marchands... Achevé de graver en 1739. Paris [1739]. Grand in-folio (550 x 410 mm). Veau fauve, roulette fleurdelisée en encadrement, fleurs de lis aux angles, armes de la Ville de Paris au centre des plats, dos orné, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Reliure usagée, avec manques. Défauts à la pliure de quelques gravures.
Premier tirage du plus célèbre plan de Paris, et certainement le plus beau des plans de ville à vol d'oiseau, dont il est pour Paris l'un des tout derniers levés en perspective.
20 planches doubles gravées sur cuivre, dont 2 dépliantes, ici assemblées.
Reliure usagée, avec manques. Défauts à la pliure de quelques gravures.
Premier tirage du plus célèbre plan de Paris, et certainement le plus beau des plans de ville à vol d'oiseau, dont il est pour Paris l'un des tout derniers levés en perspective.
20 planches doubles gravées sur cuivre, dont 2 dépliantes, ici assemblées.
Condition
Reliure usagée, avec manques. Défauts à la pliure de quelques gravures.
"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."