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European Costumes & Views
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 USD
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A collection of plates depicting costume in Rome, Florence, Munich, Paris and Amsterdam and views of cities in Italy, France, Austria and Germany, extracted from various publications, ca. 1830-1850
Folio (16 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.; 320 x 310 mm). Approximately 100 plates including 94 colored lithographs and 6 uncolored engravings, mounted or guarded, a few laid in; some marginal spotting and occasional stains from prior mounting. Old black half cloth, gilt-stamped initials "F.R.K."; edges rubbed.
Folio (16 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.; 320 x 310 mm). Approximately 100 plates including 94 colored lithographs and 6 uncolored engravings, mounted or guarded, a few laid in; some marginal spotting and occasional stains from prior mounting. Old black half cloth, gilt-stamped initials "F.R.K."; edges rubbed.
Condition
Approximately 100 plates including 94 colored lithographs and 6 uncolored engravings, mounted or guarded; some marginal spotting. Old black half cloth, gilt-stamped initials "F.R.K."; edges rubbed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A beautiful collection of plates extracted from several publications, including Louis Gregori & Stanislaus Morelli, Nouvelle Collection de Costumes et Scenes Populaires de Rome e de ses Environs (ca. 1841); Alte Bürgersleute von München (ca. 1830); and Nuova Raccolta di vari Costumi di Roma e Sue Vicinanze (1844).