Lot 146
- 146
BEAUMONT. GOUVERNEURS, LIEUTENANS DE ROY, PRÉVÔTS DES MARCHANDS... 1735-1743. MAROQUIN ROUGE. ENTIÈREMENT GRAVÉ
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Gouverneurs, Lieutenans de Roy, Prévôts des Marchands, Échevins, Procureurs, Avocats du Roy, Greffiers, Receveurs, Conseillers et Quartiniers de la Ville de Paris. Gravées [sic] par Beaumont.[Paris, 1735-1743].
In-folio (420 x 276 mm). Maroquin rouge, large encadrement dans le style de la bordure du Louvre, roulettes fleurdelisées, rameaux de lauriers dans les angles entourant des fleurs de lis, dos fleurdelisé, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).Coiffes un peu frottées, charnière du premier plat un peu fatiguée. Quelques planches légèrement brunies. Armorial très recherché et rare, entièrement gravé en taille-douce. Les gravures comportent un titre, 118 planches à blasons multiples numérotées de 1 à 117, dont 4 titres et 4 planches dépliantes. En outre, 18 planches non numérotées portent des blasons laissés vides en vue d'éventuelles additions. Généralement attribué au graveur des planches, Pierre François Beaumont, l'ouvrage serait, d'après Guigard, du graveur et éditeur Jacques Chevillard fils. Exceptionnel exemplaire en maroquin de l'époque.
Provenance
Lord Aldenham (ex-libris armorié avec mention "Aldenham House Herts). -- Ex-libris non identifié avec la devise "ubique segundat imber".
Literature
Saffroy, Bibliothèque héraldique, 24994 ("Magnifique ouvrage fort rare"). -- Guigard, 2542. -- Brunet, 720.
Condition
Coiffes un peu frottées, charnière du premier plat un peu fatiguée. Quelques planches légèrement brunies.
"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."