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African Costume
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Costumes Africaines, from Galerie Royale de Costumes. Paris: chez Aubert, [1842-1848]
Folio (20 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.; 510 x 350 mm). 13 lithographs by Janet Lange, hand-colored and heightened with gum arabic, with tissue guards; some foxing affecting images and margins. Old quarter morocco and brown pebbled cloth, gilt stamped title and rules on upper cover; extremities rubbed.
Folio (20 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.; 510 x 350 mm). 13 lithographs by Janet Lange, hand-colored and heightened with gum arabic, with tissue guards; some foxing affecting images and margins. Old quarter morocco and brown pebbled cloth, gilt stamped title and rules on upper cover; extremities rubbed.
Condition
some foxing affecting images and margins. Old quarter morocco and brown pebbled cloth, gilt stamped title and rules on upper cover; extremities 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.
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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
A fine selection of plates depicting Algerian soldiers and Jewish men and women. Published from 1842 to 1848, Galerie Royale de Costumes included over 250 lithographs of people wearing regional dress.