Lot 286
  • 286

Turkish and Ottoman art

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • A collection of 126 volumes, including:
  • paper
Gabriel, Albert. Monuments turcs d’Anatolie. Paris: Boccard, 1931-1934, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, folio, 135 plates only (of 136), original boards, lacks vol.1 plate 24 (but plate 25 in duplicate)
Gabriel, Albert. Une capital turque. Paris: Boccard, 1958, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes (one of text, the second a portfolio containing loose plates), folio (376 x 275mm.), 104 plates only (of 110), original boards, lacks 6 plates, some wear to bindings
Arseven, Celal Esad. Les arts decoratifs turcs. Instanbul, [n.d.], folio, illustrations, original cloth
Wilkinson, V. The Chester Beatty Library. A catalogue of the Turkish manuscripts and miniatures. Dublin, 1958, folio, illustrations, original cloth
Ettinghausen, R.,  M.S. Ipsiroglu, and S. Eyuboglu. Turkey. Ancient miniatures. New York, 1961, folio, illustrations, dust-jacket
and 119 others (126)

Condition

Variable condition
"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."