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Croze-Magnan, S.-C., and others.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Le musée français, recueil complet des tableaux, statues et bas-reliefs, qui composent la collection nationale. Paris: L.-É. Herhan, 1803-1809
- Paper
4 volumes, folio (613 x 445mm.), engraved vignette on title-pages, engraved headpieces, 340 engraved plates, contemporary French red morocco elaborately gilt, French royal arms gilt in centre of covers on a semé of fleurs-de-lys, roll-tooled neoclassical border, spines gilt in compartments, uncut, some light spotting, lacking 3 plates in volume 3 and one in volume 4, volume 3 lacking binding, bindings rubbed; sold not subject to return
Literature
Cohen-De Ricci 743-745
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
For another copy of this monumental work with a handsome near-identical binding, see Sammlung Rudolf von Gutmann, sale in our rooms, 2 April 1993, lot 29.