1 / 3
Photo 1/3 du lotPhoto 2/3 du lotPhoto 3/3 du lot
ALDE

254 - BERTALL (Albert d'Arnoux dit). La Vigne. A journey around th…
See original version (French)

Estimate €100 - €120
Sale commission
Description
BERTALL (Albert d'Arnoux dit). La Vigne. A journey around the wines of France. Paris, E. Plon et Cie, 1878. In-8, red half-chagrin, spine decorated, gilt edges (period binding). First edition and first printing of Bertall's illustrations: a frontispiece, 94 plates and numerous drawings in the text. A draughtsman, caricaturist and photographer, Albert d'Arnoux known as Bertall (1820-1882) "was a fervent disciple of Bacchus (...). Here, then, are recounted with a great deal of humour and easy-drinking nationalism (the only kind that can be tolerated) many anecdotes about our winegrowers, our tasters, our innkeepers...". (Oberlé). Dull corners. Vicaire 87 - Bitting 38 - Oberlé, Bachique, 138.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Gastronomy - A collection of menus
Auction location
Auction time 06/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures modified on 05/21/2026 at 10:11 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like