Description

New York: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., 1980. Paper covers, [104] pp (unpaginated) ; 24 cm. Catalog published for the public auction held at Sotheby's York Avenue Galleries on December 18, 1980 (Sale 4509Y). In acceptable+ condition with light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Realized price is hand written in ink next to each lot. Otherwise pages are unmarked. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white and color plates; includes detailed entries and scholarly commentary. Original printed wrappers featuring a cover design with orchid motif and calligraphy. The catalog documents 131 lots, with a complete index of artists and estimates. Includes Chinese paintings (lots 1-90), rubbings (lots 91-99), Japanese paintings (lots 100-123), and Japanese screens (lots 124-131).