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Lot No. 31: FERGUSSON, JAMES

ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ROCK-CUT TEMPLES OF INDIA

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 1845
  • Size: 21.4 x 15 inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 28,74,960

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Estimate

 20,00,000 -  30,00,000


Estimate US$

24000-36000

Ends at Feb 27, 2025 07:38 PM IST

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FERGUSSON, JAMES

ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ROCK-CUT TEMPLES OF INDIA

SELECTED FROM THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE DIFFERENT SERIES OF CAVES AT ELLORD, AJUNTA, CUTTACK, SALSETTE, HARLI, AND MAHAVELLIPORE.

First Edition

Year: 1845

Size: 54.5 x 38.5 cm (21.4 x 15 inches)

Published by: John Weale.
Together with Text Volume to accompany the Folio Volume of Plates.

No. of Illustrations: 18 Plus 1 Title Page All Hand Colored Lithographic Plates

Large folio, additional tinted lithographed title and 18 plates, all drawn on stone by Mr. T.C. Dibdin, from sketches carefully made on the spot, with the assistance of the camera-lucida, in the years 1838-9. Publisher's original dark -brown half leather gilt over moire cloth, title in gilt on upper cover and spine.

Text Volume: Large 8vo, xv+63 pp + 10 Sepia tone Lithographic plates (many fold-out) on thick paper, later hardcover binding.

FIRST EDITION. James Ferguson's work is based on first hand observations in Calcutta, where he studied remains of the ancient Indian architecture. Soon after his return to London, he shared his observations in The Rock-cut Temples of India. Abbey Travel 467
Highly Rare Text Volume.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

About Artist

James Fergusson (1808 - 1886)

James Fergusson (1808-86) spent ten years as an indigo planter in India, the profits from which allowed him to embark upon a second career as an architectural historian. Although he had no formal training, he became one of the most respected researchers…...Read More

Excellent Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0350 2395800.00 Regular 27-02-2025 07:02:18 PM IST
2 anon0119 2178000.00 Regular 27-02-2025 07:02:18 PM IST
3 anon0350 1980000.00 Regular 27-02-2025 06:02:12 PM IST
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