
Rhyanon Demery
Head of Sale
£1,500 - £3,000
Head of Sale
Presentation copy of Antoine-Marie Chenavard's account of the voyage he undertook with the painter Etienne Rey to Greece during 1843-44. An architect and archaeologist, Chenevard (1787-1883) was particularly interested in the ancient buildings, the plates including views of Athens, Delphi and Ithaca. According to Brunet only 200 copies were printed.
Provenance: M. Orsel ainé, presentation inscription from the author; Sefik A. Atabey, bookplate.
Withdrawn.