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Ovidius Naso, Publius
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Les Métamorphoses d'Ovide, en latin et en françois, de la traduction de M. l'abbé Banier. Paris: Panckoucke [vol.2-3 Guillyn; vol.4 Pissot], 1767-1771
- paper
4 volumes, 4to (238 x 166mm.), text in French and Latin, half-titles, titles printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved additional title and 3 page engraved dedication in volume 1, 140 engraved plates after Boucher, Eisen, Gravelot, Moreau, and others, 30 engraved vignettes by Choffard, 8pp. 'explication des vignettes' and 'avis au relieur' bound in volume 1, late nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Allo, gilt edges
Provenance
William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 769 (listing various publishers, including Guillyn, but not Panckoucke or Pissot)
Condition
A fine 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
"Superbe ouvrage... C'est un des plus galamment illustrés de tout le siècle" (Cohen-de Ricci).