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Prisse d'Avennes, A.C.T.E.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- L'art arabe d'après les monuments du Kaire. Paris: A. Morel et Cie., 1877
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, large folio (645 x 480mm.), half-titles in volume 2 and 3 (lacking in vol.1), 202 coloured and plain lithographed and engraved plates (67+66+69), half morocco, some spotting, the binding modern except for part of old spine (rubbed and rebacked)
Provenance
Robert Ludwig Mond, archaeologist and collector, bookplate; Nathan of Churt, bookplate
Literature
not in Atabey or Blackmer
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
An important and beautiful work, illustrating all aspects of Islamic art, including architecture, woodwork, tiling, interiors, furniture, arms and armour, glass and enamels, carpets, manuscripts and Korans.
The plate list calls for 200 plates: this copy has 202, with two additional plates at the end of volume 3.