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Tensini, Francesco.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diverse guerre. Venice: Francesco Brogiollo, 1655
- Paper
3 parts in 1 volume, folio (354 x 258mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, engraved title page, 48 engraved plates (including 11 double-page) by Odoardo Fialetti, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, title shaved in margins, occasional wormholes and neat repairs, slight dampstaining and spotting, binding slightly rubbed, spine chipped at foot
Literature
Riccardi ii, 515; Spaulding & Karpinski 153
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
Tensini was a military engineer and architect in the service of the Elector Maximilian of Bavaria and was involved in planning fortifications around Modena and Vicenza. The fine plates by Odoardo Fialetti depict a variety of fortification systems and formations for defence and attack as well as strategic calculations for artillery and ballistic devices.