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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- St. Peter's, from the Piazza della Sagrestia; The Harbour and Quay, called the Ripa Grande; The Castle S. Angelo (H. 5, 27, 30)
- H. 5 sheet 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8 in
- H. 27, 30 sheet 560 by 780mm; 22 by 30 3/4 in
Etchings, 1748-1754, three plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the fourth, third and first state (of seven, six, and four respectively), all contemporary Roman editions, Hind's state B3, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, usual central vertical fold, very few fox marks, H. 27 and 30 with small tears and surface dirt at edges of sheet, 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."
"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."