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Louis XVI
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Sacré et couronnement de Louis XVI. Paris: Vente and Patas (veuve Ballard), 1775
- Paper
4to (250 x 192mm.), half-title, engraved title-page, engraved headpieces, 50 engraved plates (10 double-page), engraved folding map of Reims (slightly torn), contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, leafy border tooled in blind, double gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, slightly soiled, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, armorial bookplate
Literature
Cohen-De Ricci 785; Watanabe-O'Kelly 2208
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
A volume describing the coronation of Louis XVI in Reims Cathedral. This copy contains a description of the costumes worn by the attendees and functionaries at the ceremony, but it does not have the portrait of Louis by Duplessis.