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Sanquirico, Alessandro
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- ink and paper
Sceniche Decorazioni inventate, ed eseguite pel Dramma scrio = L'ultimo giorno di Pompei — Raccolta di varie Decorazioni Sceniche inventate, e dipinte da Allessandro Sanquirico. Milan, ca. 1832
Oblong folio (15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.; 394 x 470 mm). Elaborate calligraphic title-pages, [Sceniche Decorazioni]: 9 handcolored engraved plates; [Raccolta]: 66 handcolored engraved plates by G. Castellini after Sanquirico; very fine, fresh impressions of the plates. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco panelled gilt with Greek key rolls, thin serrated and solid fillets, the outer frame punctuated wtih neo-classical shields, smooth spine gilt with double-gilt rules separating the spine into 8 compartments infilled with 6-pointed stars; spine lightly rubbed.
Oblong folio (15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.; 394 x 470 mm). Elaborate calligraphic title-pages, [Sceniche Decorazioni]: 9 handcolored engraved plates; [Raccolta]: 66 handcolored engraved plates by G. Castellini after Sanquirico; very fine, fresh impressions of the plates. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco panelled gilt with Greek key rolls, thin serrated and solid fillets, the outer frame punctuated wtih neo-classical shields, smooth spine gilt with double-gilt rules separating the spine into 8 compartments infilled with 6-pointed stars; spine lightly rubbed.
Condition
Oblong folio (15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.; 394 x 470 mm). Elaborate calligraphic title-pages, [Sceniche Decorazioni]: 9 handcolored engraved plates; [Raccolta]: 66 handcolored engraved plates by G. Castellini after Sanquirico. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco panelled gilt with Greek key rolls, thin serrated and solid fillets, the outer frame punctuated wtih neo-classical shields, smooth spine gilt with double-gilt rules separating the spine into 8 compartments infilled with 6-pointed stars; spine lightly rubbed.
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.
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, vividly colored set of aquatint plates of sumptuous and spectacular stage and costume decorations designed and built for the La Scala opera house.