- 14
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- S. Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Interior; and The Piazza del Popolo (H. 7, 14)
- H. 7 sheet 515 by 720mm; 10 1/4 by 28 3/8 in; H. 14 sheet 510 by 740mm; 20 1/8 by 29 1/8 in
- H. 20 sheet 467 by 750mm; 18 3/8 by 29 1/2 in
Etchings, circa 1749-1750, two plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the third state (of seven), all contemporary Roman edition, Hind's state B3, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, usual central fold, occasional fox marks and handling creases, H. 14 with two pinholes at upper corners, otherwise in generally good condition; and The Fontana Dell'Acqua Felice (H. 20), 1751, from the Vedute di Roma, very good impression of the third state (of five), first Paris edition, Hind's state D, on paper with the Auvergne watermark (cf. Robison wmk. 78), with margins, repaired tears in upper right corner margin, a pin hole upper left corner, otherwise in generally 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."