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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Frontispiece, with statue of Minerva; The Fontana di Trevi; and The Theatre of Marcellus (H. 2, 19 ,33)
- Sheet: each circa 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8 in
Etchings, circa 1748-1757, three plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the third state (of seven), all contemporary Roman editions, Hind's state B3, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, H. 2 with narrow margins at top, usual central vertical fold, occasional handling creases, very few fox marks and very slight surface dirt, otherwise in generally good condition; and S. Paolo Fuori Le Mura (H. 6), from the Vedute di Roma, fine impression of the fourth state (of seven), Hind's state C, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, usual central vertical fold, 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."