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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Piazza Navona, with S. Agnese on the Right; and The Ponte Salario (H. 16, 31)
- H. 4 sheet 490 by 740mm; 19 1/4 by 29 1/8 in
- H. 16, 31 sheet circa 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8 in
Etchings, circa 1751-1754, two plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions of the fourth and second state (of six and five 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, occasional handling creases and a few pale fox marks, otherwise in generally good condition; and St. Peter's, Interior with the Nave (H. 4), etching, 1748, from the Vedute di Roma, a good, lightly etched impression of the first state (of six), contemporary Roman edition, Hind's state B1, on paper with a Fleurs-de-Lys in Single Circle watermark, with margins, usual central vertical fold, pale paper discoloration and surface dirt
Provenance
H. 4 with unidentified collector's mark (L. 2342) according to Lugt possibly ex coll. F. Soleil
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."