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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

442 - Oceania – New Zealand
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Description
Oceania – New Zealand Hamilton, Augustus Maori Art. The Art and Craftsmanship of the Maori People in New Zealand. A series of illustrations from specially taken photographs, with descriptive notes and essays on the canoes, dwellings, weapons, ornaments and dress of the Māori, together with lists of the Māori words used in relation to these subjects. 5 parts in 1 volume. With numerous, mostly photographic, illustrations in the text and on plates. Dunedin, Fergusson & Mitchell, 1896–1900. 438 half-sheets, 1 leaf. 4° (31 x 25 cm). Contemporary full morocco with triple gilt edging, richly gilt spine and covers. (Edges slightly rubbed, front joint with a scuff mark, edges slightly foxed). First edition of the standard work on Maori crafts and arts and crafts, published by ‘The New Zealand Institute, Wellington’. – Taylor p. 256. – Hocken p. 433: ‘By far the most complete and authoritative work on the subject … The descriptions and illustrations are very comprehensive, and include much more than is contained in the above list.” – The illustrations feature numerous artefacts, weapons, boats, clothing, tattoos and much more, predominantly from the author’s own collection. – A fine, decoratively bound copy. Oceanaia – New Zealand. – First edition of the standard work on Māori crafts and arts and crafts, published by ‘The New Zealand Institute, Wellington’. – With numerous, mostly photographic, illustrations in the text and on plates. Contemporary full morocco with gilt edges, richly gilt-stamped spine and cover (edges slightly rubbed, front joint with a scuff mark, edges slightly foxed). - Hocken, p. 433: “By far the most complete and authoritative work on the subject … The descriptions and illustrations are very comprehensive, and include much more than is contained in the above list.” – The illustrations feature numerous artefacts, weapons, boats, clothing, tattoos and much more, predominantly from the author’s own collection. – A fine, decoratively bound copy. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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