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Fossati, Gaspard.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Aya Sofia Constantinople, as recently restored by order of H.M. the Sultan Abdul Medjid. London: P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., 1852
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First edition, folio (557 x 368mm.), chromolithographed title, 25 tinted lithographed plates by Haghe after Fossati, text in French, old boards backed with cloth, ?original morocco label, [Abbey, Travel 396-7; Atabey 454; Blackmer 619], spine slightly soiled
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
The first modern account of Hagia Sophia. Fossati (1809-1883) came to Constantinople in 1837 as Russian Court Architect. Initially engaged on the construction of the Russian embassy, he entered the service of the Sultan in 1845. In 1847 he undertook the restoration of Hagia Sophia: a two year project of structural alterations and uncovering of mosaics. Plates 20-23 form a panorama of Constantinople taken from one of the minarets.