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Naples
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Migliorato, Nicola. Assortimento di Vedute, Costumi, e Gruppi del Regno delle Due Sicilie no. 226 [from bookseller's label on front pastedown]. Naples: Migliorato, [c. 1830]
42 colored lithographic views of Naples and environs, each approximately 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 140 x 190 mm, mounted in an album, oblong 8vo (8 x 10 in.; 204 x 254 mm), plus another larger (6 x 9 in.; 152 x 228 mm) depiction of a Roman mosaic from Pompei and a smaller (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.; 90 x 70 mm) watercolor of a Turk on horseback; the mounting leaves with some soiling and spotting, some light spotting on three plates, a few minor marginal tears. Contemporary morocco with gilt-stamped binding title "Souvenirs de Naples" in central panel surrounded by an embossed frame of stylized leaves, spine gilt; chipped at head and foot of spine, edges worn, corners torn, a few scrapes on covers.
42 colored lithographic views of Naples and environs, each approximately 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 140 x 190 mm, mounted in an album, oblong 8vo (8 x 10 in.; 204 x 254 mm), plus another larger (6 x 9 in.; 152 x 228 mm) depiction of a Roman mosaic from Pompei and a smaller (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.; 90 x 70 mm) watercolor of a Turk on horseback; the mounting leaves with some soiling and spotting, some light spotting on three plates, a few minor marginal tears. Contemporary morocco with gilt-stamped binding title "Souvenirs de Naples" in central panel surrounded by an embossed frame of stylized leaves, spine gilt; chipped at head and foot of spine, edges worn, corners torn, a few scrapes on covers.
Provenance
Hernfeld of Vienna (bookseller stamp on final endpaper) — Archduke Friedrich of Austria (bookplate)
Condition
the mounting leaves with some soiling and spotting, some light spotting on three plates, a few minor marginal tears. Contemporary morocco with gilt-stamped binding title "Souvenirs de Naples" in central panel surrounded by an embossed frame of stylized leaves, spine gilt; chipped at head and foot of spine, edges worn, corners torn, a few scrapes on covers.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A fine collection of beautiful and atmospheric views.