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Prisse d'Avennes, A.C.T.E.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- L'Art Arabe, d'après les monuments du Kaire depuis le VIIe siècle jusqu'a la fin du XVIIIe. Paris: Morel et Cie., 1877
- Ink on paper and leather
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, comprising one text volume and 3 atlas volumes, text 4to (320 x 238mm.), atlases folio (550 x 415mm.), half-titles in each volume, titles printed in red and black, text with 34 engraved plates and illustrations in text, atlases with 200 lithographed or engraved plates, approximately 130 printed in colours, contemporary red morocco-backed marbled boards, spotted, bindings slightly rubbed
Literature
Hilmy II, p.138; not in Atabey or Blackmer
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 important and beautiful work, illustrating all aspects of Islamic art, including architecture, woodwork, tiling, interiors, furniture, arms and armour, glass and enamels, carpets, manuscripts and Korans.