Lot 67
  • 67

France--Forlani, Paulo

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Totius galliae exactissima descriptio. Venice: Bolognini Zalteri, 1566, large engraved general map in 2 sheets, each sheet 460 x 640mm., if joined, [Tooley 211; Woodward, Forlani 51]
  • paper

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Based on Finé’s four-sheet map of 1538. Forlani - a leading map-maker of the Lafreri school - has dedicated the map to Marcus Antonius Radici.