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ECKE, GUSTAV, CHINESE DOMESTIC FURNITURE PEKING, 1944 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Each leaf 38 by 26.5 cm, 15 by 10 3/8 in.
Henry Vetch, in original blue cloth-bound clamshell case and wrappers, containing an introduction, table of contents, 161 plates, illustrating 122 pieces, 21 of which are in measured drawings, First Edition, limited to 200 copies
Condition
The cover of the box is stained along the top, the edges slightly worn with some sections slightly torn. The book itself is in good condition with the exception of slight foxing of the pages particularly to the edges for some. Page 140 with two very small tears at the bottom of the page.
"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."