Lot 11
  • 11

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giovanni Battista Piranesi
  • S. Giovanni in Laterano; The Piazza di Spagna; The Palazzo Barberini; The Smaller Harbour, called the Porto di Ripetta (H. 8, 18, 25, 28)
  • Sheet: each circa 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8 in
Etchings, circa 1749-1753, four plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the third, fourth, second and fourth state (of six, eight, five, and eight respectively), all contemporary editions, Hind's state B3, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, the usual central vertical fold, occasional pale fox marks and handling creases, otherwise in good condition

Condition

As catalogued
"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."