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Piranesi, Giovanni Battista.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Antichità d'Albano e di Castel Gandolfo. Rome: G.B. Piranesi, 1764, letterpress half-title, etched title, double-page dedication, initial, headpiece, and 27 plates, many double-page or folding, numbered I-XXVI (the last unnumbered), [Focillon 505-536]
[Ibid.] Descrizione e disegno dell'Emissario del Lago Albano [with Appendix: Di due Spelonche ornate dagli antichi all riva del Lago Albano]. Rome: G.B. Piranesi, [1762-?1764], etched title, initial, tailpiece, and 21 plates, many double-page or folding, numbered I-IX and I-XII, [Focillon 480-504]
together three parts in one volume, folio (565 x 415mm.), watermark (where visible) of fleurs-de-lys within double circle [Hind 3], contemporary mottled calf, sides ornately tooled in gilt, spine in eight compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, some light spotting and dust-soiling, marginal water and ink stains affecting final 5 plates, a few plates becoming detached, binding somewhat worn
together three parts in one volume, folio (565 x 415mm.), watermark (where visible) of fleurs-de-lys within double circle [Hind 3], contemporary mottled calf, sides ornately tooled in gilt, spine in eight compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, some light spotting and dust-soiling, marginal water and ink stains affecting final 5 plates, a few plates becoming detached, binding somewhat worn
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."