Albert Von Le Coq Book: Chotscho, Turpan Expedition, 1913, Color Plates - Jan 27, 2024 | Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals In Tn
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Albert von Le Coq book: Chotscho, Turpan Expedition, 1913, Color Plates

Related Art

More Items in Art

View More
item-167556143=1
item-167556143=2
item-167556143=3
item-167556143=4
item-167556143=5
item-167556143=6
item-167556143=7
item-167556143=8
item-167556143=9
item-167556143=10
item-167556143=11
item-167556143=12
item-167556143=13
Albert von Le Coq book: Chotscho, Turpan Expedition, 1913, Color Plates
Albert von Le Coq book: Chotscho, Turpan Expedition, 1913, Color Plates
Item Details
Description
Chotscho : Koeniglich Preussische Turfan-Expeditionen by Albert von Le Coq (Prussian/German, 1860-1930), Berlin: Dietrich Reimer (Ernst Vohsen), 1913. Complete folio with forty-five (45) color plates and thirty (30) black and white plates, plus various other illustrations. 24" H x 19 3/4" W x 2" D. Note: This item is the rare, original book that records the first German Turfan/Turpan expedition at Gaochang (here called Chotscho), the Bezeklik Caves, and the Toyuk Caves and documents Buddhist art and culture including paintings and statuary. Only a few extant copies are known.
Condition
Missing the back board and spine board but with detached spine cloth. Damp staining to pages plus waviness or bowing and edge wear. Otherwise good condition, with complete pagination.
Buyer's Premium
  • 30%

Albert von Le Coq book: Chotscho, Turpan Expedition, 1913, Color Plates

Estimate $400 - $500
See Sold Price
Starting Price $200
8 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Knoxville, TN, us
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals

Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals

badge TOP RATED
Knoxville, TN, United States10,615 Followers
TOP