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Kondakov, Nikodim Pavlovich.
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Geschichte und Denkmäler des Byzantinischen Emails. Frankfurt, 1892
- Paper
4to (360 x 265mm.), number 4 of a limited edition of 200 copies in German, dedication leaf printed in gold and colours on an embossed silver background, portrait of Zvenigorodsky, coloured and gilt initials and decoration, black and white illustrations, 31 chromolithographed plates with gold, original beige morocco elaborately blocked with lettering and decoration in gold and black, coloured and gilt edges, embroidered silk bookmark, lacking silk dust-jacket, extremities very slightly rubbed
Provenance
Ernst August, duke of Cumberland, presentation inscription with an autograph letter from Zvenigorodsky loosely inserted, stating that the book was send to Gmunden (in Austria, where the duke lived in exile) on 20 June 1894
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."
"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
A rare copy in German of this elaborate and elegant publication about Byzantine enamels, printed for private distribution only by the collector, Zvenigorodsky, together with his letter of presentation, which rarely survive.