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Preziosi, Amedeo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
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Stamboul Recollections of Eastern Life. Paris: Lemercier, 1858
Oblong folio (16 5/8 x 23 1/2 in.; 422 x 596 mm). Lithographed title in sepia, 29 chromolithographed plates by Preziosi printed on thick paper with paper guards; lacking contents leaf, some light marginal foxing. Contemporary brown pebbled cloth, blindstamped arabesque frame and gilt-stamped title in Turkish on upper cover; extremities rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped.
Oblong folio (16 5/8 x 23 1/2 in.; 422 x 596 mm). Lithographed title in sepia, 29 chromolithographed plates by Preziosi printed on thick paper with paper guards; lacking contents leaf, some light marginal foxing. Contemporary brown pebbled cloth, blindstamped arabesque frame and gilt-stamped title in Turkish on upper cover; extremities rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped.
Literature
Atabey 999; Blackmer 1353
Condition
lacking contents leaf, some light marginal foxing. Contemporary brown pebbled cloth, blindstamped arabesque frame and gilt-stamped title in Turkish on upper cover; extremities rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped.
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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
First edition, with plates unnumbered, signed and dated 1857 or 1858 by the artist in the plates. Preziosi was a popular commercial artist from Malta resident in Constantinople, famous for his views and depictions of local costume.