Auction 93 Part 1 - Manuscripts, Prints and Engravings, Objects and Facsimiles, from the Gross Family Collection, and Private Collections
Collection of Lithographs and Prints – 19th Century Palestine – David Roberts, William Henry Bartlett and Others – Hand-Colored Prints
25 lithographs and prints, depicting sites and views in Palestine and its surroundings, most of which hand-colored. Europe and the USA, 19th century [some presumably earlier].
Collection comprising 25 fine lithographs and prints, most of them hand-colored, by the most important artist who depicted Palestine and the Levant during the 19th century. The collection includes works by David Roberts, from his book "The Holy Land"; lithographs after Charles William Meredith van de Velde (Jerusalem seen from the north-east, from the book "'Le Pays d'Israel"); William Henry Bartlett (Jerusalem seen from the Mount of Olives); a photograph of the Western Wall by Ermete Pierotti (from his book "Jerusalem Explored"), and more.
25 lithographs. Approx. 23X61-43-14 cm. Condition varies. Overall good condition. Minor stains. Minor tears to some lithographs, without damage to text.
Provenance: Private collection.