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LONGUS. LES AMOURS PASTORALES DE DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ. [PARIS, COUSTELIER], 1731. IN-12. REL MOSAÏQUÉE DE L'ÉPOQUE.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Longus
- Les Amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloé. [Paris, Coustelier], 1731.
In-12 (158 x 92 mm). Maroquin rouge, bordure dorée avec quadrilobes mosaïqués de maroquin olive aux angles, pièce centrale chantournée mosaïquée de maroquin olive ornée de petits fers, dos à nerfs orné de quadrilobes mosaïqués de maroquin olive et citron, roulette intérieure, tranches dorées, doublure et gardes de papier dominoté (Reliure de l’époque).Quelques feuillets uniformément brunis. Mors restaurés, charnières frottées. Séduisant exemplaire dans une reliure mosaïquée dans le goût de celles de "l’atelier des petits classiques". Exemplaire réglé. Le frontispice de 1731 et les 8 figures de Scotin ont été ici remplacés par le frontispice de Coypel de 1718, les 28 figures du Régent gravées par Audran et la célèbre gravure dite des "petits pieds" attribuée au comte de Caylus. Provenance : Ludovic Froissard (ex-libris). Référence : Michon, pl. XLII (reliure approchante). -- Cohen, 651-652.
Condition
Quelques feuillets uniformément brunis. Mors restaurés, charnières frottées.
"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."