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LONGUS LES AMOURS DE DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ. 1745. IN-4. MAROQUIN ROUGE À DENTELLE. 2E ÉDITION DITE DU RÉGENT.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Longus
- Les Amours de Daphnis et Chloé. 1745.
Petit in-4 (192 x 153 mm). Maroquin rouge à large dentelle florale, dos à nerfs orné, roulette intérieure, tranches dorées (Reliure de l’époque). Reliure très légèrement tachée. Un des rares exemplaires sur très grand papier de la deuxième édition dite du Régent. Elle est illustrée des mêmes 28 gravures que l'édition de 1718, par Benoit Audran d'après Philippe d'Orléans, et du frontispice de Coypel à la date de 1718, auxquels on a ajouté la gravure aux "petits pieds" gravée en 1728 et attribuée à Caylus. Cochin conçut 4 culs-de-lampe pour cette nouvelle édition. Séduisant exemplaire dans une reliure à dentelle en maroquin rouge. Provenance : Lemazurier (mention manuscrite à l’encre avec la mention "Versailles 1841"). Référence : Cohen, 652.
Condition
Reliure très légèrement tachée.
"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."