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Bourgoin, Jules
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Les arts arabes. Paris: A. Morel et cie., 1873
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (440 x 315mm.), half-title, title, with "Désignation et Explication" and "Tables de Plances", 92 plates comprising 51 chromolithographed and 41 engraved and uncoloured, contemporary red half morocco over marbled boards, without the viii and 28pp. of text, very light spotting, staining and browning, rebacked retaining original spine, worn
Literature
Blackmer 185
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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
"First edition apparently published in parts from 1867-1873. Most of the subjects of the plates are taken from buildings in Alexandria and Cairo, with a few examples from Jerusalem. These include fountains, doorways, balconies, and details of woodwork, floors, windows, brasswork, mosaics, etc." (Blackmer).