Lot 255
  • 255

Playing cards--Pasquins Windkaart op de Windnegotie

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • [Amsterdam], 1720
  • Paper
54 cards on a single uncut sheet, comprising 52 standard cards and two cards with a title and the arms of John Law, engraved, mounted in a frame

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 45

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."

Catalogue Note

A satire of John Law's South Sea and Mississippi Bubble schemes; for another contemporary set, see lot 108.