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Laborde, Alexandre de
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyage pittoresque et historique de l'Espagne. Paris: Pierre Didot l'ainé, 1806-1820
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes (volumes 1 & 2, each in 2 parts), folio (600 x 440mm.), half-titles, engraved additional title, portrait, 2 double-page maps and 272 plates after Denon, Laborde, Liger, Moulinier and others, some with 2 or more images, contemporary red morocco-backed boards gilt, uncut, a few leaves browned (e.g. "table des matières" leaf in vol.1 part 1; pp.91, 97, 101, 105 and 111 in vol.1 part 2), occasional spotting
Literature
Berlin Kat. 2769; Palau 128975
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 GOOD COPY OF LABORDE'S MAGNIFICENT WORK ON SPAIN.
As a member of Lucien Bonaparte's embassy to Spain in 1800-1801, Laborde (1774-1842) was able to follow his passionate interest in Spanish art and history. With the meticulous work of Choiseul-Gouffier on Greece as his model he spent several years amassing information relative to Spanish art, architecture, archaeology and traditions and, aided by a team of highly talented artists, assembled a huge portfolio of drawings.