- 131
Van de Velde, C.W.M.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Le pays d'Israel. Collection de cent vues prises d'après nature dans la Syrie et la Palestine. Paris: Ve Jules Renouard, 1857
- paper
FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF 300 COPIES], folio (574 x 400mm.), tinted lithographed title and 99 plates, loose as issued with text in original morocco-backed cloth portfolio, lettered in gilt on upper cover "Le pays d'Israel", plates with some spotting, binding somewhat rubbed and soiled, new ties
Literature
Blackmer 1723; not in Abbey or Atabey
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
Van de Velde was a Dutch naval lieutenant and surveyor who visited the Levant in 1851 and 1852, publishing this work on Lebanon, Syria and modern Israel.
The views include Jerusalem, Damascus, Beirut, Sidon, Hebron, Jaffa, Tyre, the cedars of Lebanon, and elsewhere.