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Penrose, Francis Cranmer.
Estimate
900 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- An Investigation of the Principles of Athenian Architecture... published by the Society of Dilettanti. London: W. Nicol, 1851
first edition, folio (552 x 370mm.), frontispiece, list of Society members, 41 plates including 5 mounted chromolithographs, one plate folding, contemporary calf-backed cloth, the plates cleaned, new endpapers
Provenance
Sir William James Farrer, bookplate
Literature
Blackmer 1283
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."
"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
Penrose, who visited Athens at the behest of the Society of Dilettanti, aimed "to fill up what had been left imperfect by Stuart and Revett" (see lot 197). He also discusses polychromatic decoration in Athenian buildings, illustrations of which are included in the work.