Lot 36
  • 36

Russia--[Sobranie vidov S. Peterburga i okrestnostei]

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • [A collection of views of St Petersburg and environs]. St Petersburg, 1821-1824
  • paper
Folio (553 x 430mm.), 43 lithographed plates (some by S. Galaktionov or K. Beggrov), 4 finely coloured by hand, 4 in sepia, 5 original lower wrappers to the parts containing captions in Russian and French for 20 of the plates, contemporary russia gilt, rebacked

Provenance

OPKh, monogrammed stamp in cyrillic on some plates; sale, Christie's, 17 July 1985, lot 71

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."