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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- S. Maria Maggiore with the Column from the Basilica of Constantine in the Foreground; S. Maria Maggiore with the Obelisk in the Piazza Dell' Esquilino; The Palazzo Della Consulta (H.9, 10, 22)
- Sheet: each circa 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8 in
Etchings, circa 1749, three plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the third, second and second state (of six, five and six respectively), all contemporary Roman editions, Hind's state B3, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, apart from H. 10 with a Coat of Arms and Bracciano countermark (Cf. Robison wmk. 59 and 64), with margins, usual central vertical fold, H. 9 with two horizontal tears in upper left margin, occasional 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."
"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."