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COSTUMES SUISSES. ALBUM OF WATERCOLOUR DRAWINGS OF SWISS COSTUME.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An album of costume watercolours titled "Costumes Suisses". [Early nineteenth century]
4to (362 x 280mm.), 53 watercolours on paper (252 x 187mm.), each mounted on thick paper with a border, one signed "D.A. Schmid fecit in Schwyz", some with place names, contemporary red morocco decorated in blind and gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, flat spine gilt, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Sir Charles R. Blunt, 4th Bt. (1775-1840), armorial bookplate, of Heathfield Park, Sussex.
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
A fine collection of Swiss costume watercolours. David Alois Schmid (1791-1861) studied painting and drawing in Lucerne and later in Johann Heinrich Bleuler's school of art in Feuerthalen, and became well known for his paintings of Swiss costume.