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Gagarin, G.G., Prince.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sobranie bizantiiskikh, gruzinskikh i drevnerusskikh ornamentov i pamyatnikov arkhitektury. Recueil d'ornements et d'architecture byzantins, géorgiens et russes. St Petersburg: Expédition pour la confection des papiers d'état, 1897
folio (357 x 257mm.), text leaves unbound and uncut, 45 lithographed plates (some coloured, some with gold colouring), in original cloth portfolio lettered in gilt, a couple of plates slightly soiled at edges, portfolio slightly worn
Literature
Fekula 5929 (all 3 parts)
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
This is the first of three fascicules issued between 1897 and 1903 by Gagarin (1810-1893), an artist and architect who was vice-president of the St Petersburg Academy of Arts.