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Klimt, Gustav--Lucian of Samosata
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Die Hetaerengespräche... Deutsch von Franz Blei. Leipzig: Julius Zeitler, 1907
- Paper
4to (360 x 287mm.), copy number 89 of a limited edition of 450 copies, one of 100 copies in the Wiener Werkstätte binding, 15 plates by Klimt, original beige suede boards by Joseph Hoffmann stamped "Wiener Werkstätte" on lower cover, gilt paper lettering-piece on upper cover, uncut
Provenance
Ex libris eroticis Dimitri Hadji Argyris, photographic bookplate
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
Lucian's Dialogues of Courtesans are accompanied here by some sketches made by Klimt for his series of paintings of women under water, "Water serpents" (1904-1907).