Lot 7
  • 7

Keulemans, John Gerrard

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Onze Vogels in Huis en Tuin. Leiden: P.W.M. Trap, 1869
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 4to (272 x 174mm.), titles with large lithographed vignettes, 200 hand-coloured lithographed plates by P.W.M. Trap after drawings by Keulemans, original green cloth, decorated in gilt and blind

Provenance

Madelaine Jay

Literature

Nissen IVB 491; Fine Bird Books, p. 84; Landwehr 86

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."

Catalogue Note

"A collection of colored prints of various birds by a celebrated artist. Keulemans not only lithographed the original outlines but afterwards colored them by hand" (Wood).