- 43
Bérain, Jean.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ornemens inventez par J. Berain (Desseins de cheminées). Paris: Thuret, [1711]
folio (544 x 373mm.), engraved portrait, 2 engraved title-pages, 109 engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf, upper joint cracked, extremities rubbed,a few small stains; sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return
Literature
cf. Berlin Catalogue 343 (Oeuvres)
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
A composite volume of various designs by Bérain for chimneys, ceilings, urns, other internal decorations and garden plans, together with his designs for the mausoleum and funeral decorations for Louis Boucherat, Chancellor of France, in the church of St Gervais in 1699.