- 90
Mayr, Heinrich von
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Mayr, Heinrich von
- Malerische Ansichten aus dem Orient. [Munich, 1839-1840]
- paper
First edition, folio (474 x 365mm.), 10 leaves of parallel text in German and French, lithographed title, 60 plates of views by F. Kaiser after Mayr, all finely coloured by a contemporary hand, heightened with gum arabic, some lettering heightened in gold, within decorative borders, contemporary blue morocco-backed cloth, spine gilt, extremities rubbed
Provenance
Fürstliche Hofbibliothek Donaueschingen, library stamp; “The Ottoman World”, sale in these rooms, 30 May 2002, lot 1503
Literature
Hilmy II 26; Lipperheide 1589; Röhricht 1871; Tobler, p.161; Weber I, 1130; cf. Blackmer 1101 (first French edition); cf. Gay 90 (36 plates only); not in Atabey
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 splendid Donaueschingen copy of the rare coloured issue. Mayr accompanied Archduke Maximilian of Bavaria on his travels through Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Malta in 1838.