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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- S. PETER'S INTERIOR; THEATRE OF MARCELLUS; S. COSTANZA; TEMPLE OF FORTUNA VIRILIS; AND ARCH OF CONSTANTINE AND THE COLOSSEUM (H. 4, 33, 37, 46, 56)
Etchings, circa 1748-1760, five plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions, H. 4, 37 and 56 third state (of six), H. 33 and 46 third state (of seven), all contemporary Roman editions, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark, with margins, usual central vertical fold, occasional handling creases, pale paper discoloration, a few fox marks, otherwise in generally good condition
Condition
H. 4: surface dirt mainly at edges of sheet, small tear to left edge and at upper left corner, sheet 510 by 770mm; 20 by 30 1/4in
H. 33: as described, sheet 515 by 720mm; 20 1/4 by 28 1/4in
H. 37: surface dirt along edges of sheet, small tears at edges of sheet, sheet 530 by 745mm; 20 3/4 by 29 1/4in
H. 46: as described, sheet 515 by 720mm; 20 1/4 by 28 1/4in
H. 56: as described, sheet 515 by 720mm; 20 1/4 by 28 1/4in
"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."