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[RELIURE ROMANTIQUE]. ALBUM DE CHROMOLITHOGRAPHIES, AQUARELLES, DESSINS. IN-4 OBL. VEAU MOSAÏQUÉ NÉOGOTHIQUE.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Album romantique mosaïqué. Recueil de scènes historiques et vues de Suisse, etc. [Vers 1830.]
In-4 oblong (250 x 335 mm). Veau blond glacé, encadrement de filets dorés et d'ornements d'angles entourant un large décor doré composé de rosaces et d'ornements à la cathédrale mosaïqués de maroquin rouge, citron, vert d'eau et vert foncé, portant le chiffre "A.M.P." sur le premier plat, et l'inscription "Ahora y Siempre" [Maintenant et Toujours] sur le second, dos orné de filets, encadrement intérieur, doublure et gardes de soie moirée vieux rose, fermoirs et coins de métal doré finement ciselé (Étiquette Susse, papetier breveté).Charnières restaurées. Bel album en reliure néogothique, contenant 72 aquarelles, chromolithographies, gravures en couleurs, dessins à la mine de plomb, etc. contrecollées sur les feuilles de l'album de papier blanc, bleu ou brun et encadrées d'un double filet dessiné à l'encre. Les gravures sont en couleurs (sauf une), souvent gommées. Jolie suite de vues de Suisse ou des Alpes (château de Saint Michel, Pont du Diable, Brienz, Thoune, etc.) ainsi que des vues diverses : vues du Dôme de Milan, du Palais des Doges de Venise, etc. Scènes romantiques ou historiques. Provenance : Ripault (ex-libris armorié à sa devise "D’espérer servira" ; vente 1924, n° 128). -- René Descamps-Scrive (ex-libris; vente II, 25-27 mai 1925, n° 121). -- Sir Robert Abdy (ex-libris ; vente, 29-30 avril 1976, n° 4).
Condition
Charnières restaurées.
"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."