Lot 1264: LOIR, ALEXIS (1630-1713).

Nouveaux desseins d'ornemens de paneaux, lambris, carosse &c. Inventez et gravez par A. Loire (Frises et ornemens de paneaux...). Paris: N. Langlois, [1680], illustration : 2 engraved title-pages, 10 engraved plates, [Berlin Catalogue 338 (item 1) & 340], stain affecting 5 leaves

Condition Note:

Marot, Daniel (c. 1663-1752). Nouveaux livre de boites de pendulles de coqs et etuys de montres et autres necessaire au orlogeurs (Second livre d'orlogeries). [The Hague, c. 1690], illustration : 12 engraved plates, [cf. BAL RIBA 2041 (items 14-15); Berlin Catalogue 356 (items 16-17)]

2 works in one volume, folio (305 x 195mm.), both works engraved throughout, binding : eighteenth-century calf-backed marbled paper boards, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-piece

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

CATALOGUE NOTE

Marot, a French architect and designer, fled France in 1685 after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He went to Holland where he became architect to William of Orange, and followed him to England when he became William III.

Each of these works was part of a series of architectural and ornamental details and plans, issued separately but often bound with others from the series.