- 79
Pertusier, Charles
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlas des promenades pittoresques dans Constantinople et sur les rives du Bosphore. Paris: P. Didot l'aine for H. Nicolle, 1817
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, atlas volume only (without the text volumes), folio (570 x 416mm.), half-title, 25 aquatint plates on india paper by B. Piringer after drawings by M.F. Preault, contemporary boards, some spotting and browning (mostly not affecting images), lacking backstrip, covers detached with loss and tape residue from repair
Literature
Atabey 941; Blackmer 1292; Koç 204a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
AN UNCOMMON WORK after Michel-François Preault, an engineer and architect, resident in Constantinople from 1796 until at least 1827. Employed to construct new army and navy barracks there, he also hired himself out as a draughtsman to travellers, and his illustrations are to be found in works by Andreossy and others.