- 103
Hay, Robert
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Illustrations of Cairo. [London: Moyes and Barclay for Tilt and Bogue, 1840]
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (545 x 368mm.), lithographed decorative title, dedication, and 29 (of 30) tinted views on 28 sheets by J.C. Bourne after Hay and others, the first plate with some later hand colouring, modern half morocco, original brown cloth boards, upper cover titled in gilt, lacking letterpress title, text and one plate, scattered spotting and waterstains (mostly marginal), extremities slightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 270; Blackmer 794; Brunet III, 64
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."
"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
Hay was one of the pioneers of Egyptology and financed many early excavations in Egypt. He spent several winters between 1828 and 1836 living in a tomb in Thebes, excavating tombs, drawing, cataloguing and recording finds and employing a group of draughtsmen and artists, including Edward Lane. His collection of antiquities was sold in 1865, for the most part divided between the British Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.