- 120
Küchler, Balthasar.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Repraesentatio der fürstlichen Auffzug und Ritterspil. [Schwäbisch Gmünd: Küchler, 1611]
- Paper
oblong folio (287 x 345mm.), engraved title-page, letterpress dedication leaf, 241 engraved plates in 30 separately-numbered series (some folding, some pasted together to form folding plates), first plate of most series with engraved caption pasted at top of leaf (that of the fourth series lacking caption), contemporary blind-stamped German pigskin binding, title, dedication leaves and a few plates repaired at right hand edge, small hole in plate 10 of first series, long folding plate 22 of first series poorly printed, creased and repaired, one plate in 17th series defectively printed, small marginal wormholes towards end, occasional light staining or foxing, boards slightly warped, binding slightly stained and rubbed
Provenance
Ex Biblioth. Cromburg. Anno 1700, inscription on inside front cover; Librairie Fl. Tulkens, Bruxelles, label on inside front cover
Literature
Lipperheide 2583; VD17 23:250959C; Watanabe-O'Kelly 355
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
Küchler's festival book records the celebrations surrounding the wedding in Stuttgart in 1609 of Johann Friedrich, Duke of Württemberg and Teck to Barbara Sophia, Margravine of Brandenburg (see also lot 121).