Lot 236
  • 236

Pluchart, Alexandre, publisher.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Souvenirs de Saint-Pétersbourg, collection de 38 lithographies représentant des sujets nationaux, des équipages de ville et de voyages, dessinés par divers artistes. St Petersburg: Alexandre Pluchart, 1825
  • Paper
oblong 4to (252 x 335mm.), 38 hand-coloured lithographs, contemporary red morocco-backed marbled boards, round paper lettering-piece on upper cover, a couple of plates and table of contents slightly foxed, plate 31 with marginal repaired tear (just touching image), binding worn

Provenance

Madame Ch. Vaucher, inscription on title-page dated 1832

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."

Catalogue Note

A rare coloured set of views of St Petersburg and its people.