A comprehensive collection of international auction house catalogues on Islamic Art, Archaeology and Orientalism dating from the 1970s to the present

Comprising approximately 784 catalogues in total, most with printed sale results

All in very good condition, most with results printed out and part of catalogue, as viewed.
"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."

This large set of catalogues offers a comprehensive overview of the Islamic auction market over the last forty years and represents an invaluable resource or research tool for collectors and scholars alike.

Catalogues included in the collection:

Sotheby’s, London and Paris (1973 – present)
(some special sales included, notably: the Turkish Sale, Printed Books and Maps of the Near and Middle East, Rashid al-Din’s 'World History' from the property of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland)
Christie’s, London (King Street & South Kensington), Paris, Italy and Amsterdam
(some carpet sales included) (1970s – present)
Bonham’s, London (Bond Street & Knighstbridge) (1970s – present)

Lefevre and Partners, London (1973-1985, including saleroom newsletters dating back to 1970)
This is a complete and extremely rare set of catalogues, which includes the original saleroom leaflets, of this now defunct auction house, which was once very much celebrated for holding ground-breaking carpet auctions.

French Commissaires-priseurs and Sale Catalogues:
Ader Nordmann, Artcurial, Boisgirard-Antonini, Claude Boisgirard, Christian Francis de Quay Lobrail, Daussy-Ricqlès, Drouot, François de Ricqlès, Gros & Delettrez, Kapandji-Morhange, Laurin-Guilloux-Buffetaud-Cailleur, Olivier Coutau-Bégarie, Pescheteau-Badin-Godeau-Leroy, Pescheteau-Badin, Piasa, Tajan, Thierry de Maigret  

Other European Auction House Catalogues:
Nagel Auktionen, Stuttgart, Germany
Alcala, Madrid, Spain
Bukowskis, Stockholm, Sweden 

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