- 36
CHARLES D'ORLÉANS, BALLADES, PARIS, 1946, BINDING BY THÉRÈSE MONCEY
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Ballades rondeaux et complaintes. Poésies choisis et ornée de gravures de Jean Frélaut. Paris: Lacourière, 1949
4to (276 x 221mm.), copy number 19 of a limited edition of 220 copies, one of 30 copies with an extra suite of plates on papier de Chine, signed in pencil by Frélaut, navy crushed morocco gilt (by Thérèse Moncey with gilding by Cochet) tooled with fleurs-de-lys in gilt and black, spine similarly tooled and lettered in gilt, cream leather endleaves tooled with small gilt fleurs-de-lys, edges gilt (foredge and lower edge untrimmed), chemise and slipcase (starting to crack), original printed wrappers bound in
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
For other fine bindings by Moncey, see lots 63 and 67.