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Japanese pattern books, watercolours and designs--Shin-Bijutsukai.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- The new monthly magazine of various designs by the famous artists of to-day. [c.1900], 37 monthly parts, 8vo (240 x 160mm.), titles in English, other text in Japanese, numerous woodblock prints of designs throughout, most coloured, some heightened with gold or silver, a few folding, original sewn wrappers, minor spotting or light soiling to wrappers, one title missing
Japanese watercolours. Album of watercolours of birds and fish. [?early twentieth century], oblong 4to, (212 x 264mm.), 20 fine watercolours on paper, mounted on thick card, later cloth boards;
another similar: containing 16 fine watercolours on paper, mounted on thick card, contemporary decorated silk boards, disbound, binding worn
together with: 6 volumes of woodblock prints of designs, most coloured; another volume with black and white designs; 2 folio volumes containing 53 coloured prints on rice paper, mounted on card (one loose and separately mounted) and a portfolio containing a very large number of stencils; a few library markings, the lot sold as a collection of designs not subject to return
another similar: containing 16 fine watercolours on paper, mounted on thick card, contemporary decorated silk boards, disbound, binding worn
together with: 6 volumes of woodblock prints of designs, most coloured; another volume with black and white designs; 2 folio volumes containing 53 coloured prints on rice paper, mounted on card (one loose and separately mounted) and a portfolio containing a very large number of stencils; a few library markings, the lot sold as a collection of designs not subject to return
Condition
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"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."