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Coeck, Peter
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Turks in MDXXXIII. A series of drawings made in that year at Constantinople... with an introduction by Sir William Stirling Maxwell. London and Edinburgh: Privately printed, 1873
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Limited to 100 copies, presentation copy, inscribed by Stirling Maxwell to Lady Christian Maule, large oblong folio (473 x 645mm.), illustrations, original green cloth, binding very slightly worn
Literature
Atabey 261; Blackmer 379; Koç 10a
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
First collected edition, based on the extremely rare drawings of Turkish life by Peter Coeck printed in 1553 as Mours et fachons de faire des Turcz.
"The Flemish painter Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502-1550) travelled to Constantinople in 1533-34 with the primary intention of obtaining commissions for the Brussels tapestry company Dermoyen... The ten leaves are composed so as to form seven images, representing seven stages of Coecke's journey to Constantinople" (Koç).