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Palma di Cesnola, Alexander
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Palma di Cesnola, Alexander
- Lawrence-Cesnola Collection. Cyprus Antiquities, excavated...1876 to 1879. London: W. Holmes and Son, 1881
- PAPER
Oblong folio (275 x 350mm.), printed title mounted on verso of the front free endpaper (as issued), 60 albumen photographs, most with printed text mounted on verso, contemporary red morocco gilt with title on upper cover, metal clasp and latch, gilt edges, [Cobham-Jeffery p.10], a few leaves slightly chipped
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."
"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 good copy of the rare photographically illustrated catalogue of the Cesnola Collection, the most significant collection of Cypriot antiquities ever assembled (not in Atabey or Blackmer).