Original printing proofs for the colour plates of Orientalische Teppiche. Vienna, London, Paris: k. k. Österreichisches Handels-Museum, 1892–1896, 1st ed., Imperial folio, 3 portfolios. The famous 'Vienna Work'. 200 German, 100 English and 100 French copies were printed. Originally the work was sold in unbound form by subscription and published in ten issues including the text sections and 101 plates. Offered are 31 original printing proofs of the colour plates produced on a fine silk fabric, some with colour models and trim marks, and some bear printer’s notes on the margins. In contemporary custom-made buckram portfolio with a gilt title ‘Orientalische Teppiche’ on a cover. Printing proofs of different sizes, identical to the real size of printed plates; the portfolio is in Imperial folio format (69 x 52.5cm). Printed proofs are of exceptional quality and beauty. From the Saeed Motamed Collection. An exceptional piece, unique and important for the studies of early carpets.