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Lot 145
  • 145

Arif Pacha, Muchir

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arif Pacha, Muchir
  • Les anciens costumes de l'Empire Ottoman, depuis l'origine de la monarchie jusqu'a la reforme du Sultan Mahmoud. Paris: Lemercier, [1863]
  • Paper
Volume 1 (all published), folio (520 x 375mm.), lithographed title, portrait of Arif Pacha on india paper mounted, and 16 coloured lithographed plates after Arif, 8 leaves of Turkish text, modern cloth-backed boards, [Atabey 29; Blackmer 43], first 2 leaves of text neatly strengthened at fore-edge

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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

A valuable and beautifully-illustrated survey of the costume worn at the court of the Ottoman Empire. The work is found either coloured or plain, with French or Turkish text. This copy is in a most desirable state, with the plates coloured, and both the French and Turkish text present.