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D'Oyly, Charles, Sir
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Indian Sports. [Patna:] Behar Amateur Lithographic Press, [1828] — No. 2: Indian Sports. [Patna:] Behar Amateur Lithographic Press, [1829] — Indian Sport. Patna: Behar Amateur Lithographic Press, 1830
- Paper, ink, leather
Together 3 works in one vol., oblong folio (11 x 15 1/4 in.; 280 x 386 mm). 3 mounted lithographed titles and 32 mounted lithographed plates after D'Oyly by the Behar Lithographic Press (1828 series: 10 (of 12) plates, lacking nos. 8 & 12; 1829 series: 12 plates; 1830 series: 10 plates), all on india paper mounted to album leaves; 1829 series evidently on original mounts, the other two remounted to size with a number of corners creased or torn, plate 10 of 1828 series just shaved at left margin, some scattered staining mostly to mounts. Modern half red morocco gilt.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 447; Schwerdt I:149
Condition
Together 3 works in one vol., oblong folio (11 x 15 1/4 in.; 280 x 386 mm). 3 mounted lithographed titles and 32 mounted lithographed plates after D'Oyly by the Behar Lithographic Press (1828 series: 10 (of 12) plates, lacking nos. 8 & 12; 1829 series: 12 plates; 1830 series: 10 plates); 1829 series evidently on original mounts, the other two remounted to size with a number of corners creased or torn, plate 10 of 1828 series just shaved at left margin, some scattered staining mostly to mounts. Modern half red morocco gilt.
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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
AN UNUSUALLY EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF D'OYLY'S EARLY SPORTING WORK. Abbey cites the first series of the Indian Sports plates, and Schwerdt records the first and second, but the third is very rare indeed. The only auction record we can trace for the third series was as part of a set of the three parts (with a total of 31 plates, one of which was a duplicate) sold at Bloomsbury, 21 March 1984, lot 323.