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Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Entwurff, einer historischen Architectur. Leipzig, 1725
- Paper
oblong folio (392 x 547mm.), engraved title-page, engraved dedication leaf, explanatory text for plates in French or Latin, 5 engraved section-titles, engraved frontispiece, engraved map, 84 engraved plates with captions in German and French (2 folding, one with small tear), nineteenth-century half calf, title-page slightly soiled, occasional light foxing, plates in book III misbound, extremities slightly rubbed
Literature
BAL RIBA 1066; Berlin Catalogue 2106
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."
Catalogue Note
The five books of plates contain views of the wonders of the world, Roman antiquities, Islamic and Chinese edifices, buildings designed by Fischer in Austria and Prague, including the palace of Schönbrun, and vases from antiquity. The first edition was published in Vienna in 1721, and this edition was produced after Fischer's death (in 1723) by his son, using the original copperplates.