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Byron, George Gordon, Lord
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6,000 - 8,000 USD
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- ink and vellum
The Corsair. Milan: The Typographical Society of Italian Classicks, 1826
8vo (9 1/4 x 6 in.; 232 x 155 mm). Printed on vellum, illuminated with 10 full-page miniatures within elaborately decorated borders, 6 illuminated headpieces and 3 tailpieces by Giambattista Gigola, signed and dated March 1828. Full straight-grain red morocco by Lodisiani, cathedral-style panel decoration in blind within a double-filleted gilt border, the spine in 6 diced compartments with raised gilt bands, elaborate gilt dentelles, sky blue silk moiré guards similarly stamped in gilt, blue silk markers. Contemporary brown morocco solander case panelled in blind and gilt, sky blue silk moiré lining. A beautifully preserved copy.
8vo (9 1/4 x 6 in.; 232 x 155 mm). Printed on vellum, illuminated with 10 full-page miniatures within elaborately decorated borders, 6 illuminated headpieces and 3 tailpieces by Giambattista Gigola, signed and dated March 1828. Full straight-grain red morocco by Lodisiani, cathedral-style panel decoration in blind within a double-filleted gilt border, the spine in 6 diced compartments with raised gilt bands, elaborate gilt dentelles, sky blue silk moiré guards similarly stamped in gilt, blue silk markers. Contemporary brown morocco solander case panelled in blind and gilt, sky blue silk moiré lining. A beautifully preserved copy.
Provenance
Librairie M. Loli!ee, Paris (page from bookseller's catalogue with the present copy described in Item 48)
Condition
8vo (9 1/4 x 6 in.; 232 x 155 mm). Printed on vellum, illuminated with 10 full-page miniatures within elaborately decorated borders, 6 illuminated headpieces and 3 tailpieces by Giambattista Gigola, signed and dated March 1828. Full straight-grain red morocco by Lodisiani, cathedral-style panel decoration in blind within a double-filleted gilt border, the spine in 6 diced compartments with raised gilt bands, elaborate gilt dentelles, sky blue silk moiré guards similarly stamped in gilt, blue silk markers. Contemporary brown morocco solander case panelled in blind and gilt,sky blue silk moiré lining. A beautifully preserved copy.
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
The second of only three copies printed on vellum and embellished with exquisitely detailed illuminated miniatures, by Giambattista Gigola. The artist has signed the blank verso of page 89 "Esemplare second terminato in Marzo 1828. Gigola." Gigola (1767-1841) introduced the art of painting on enamel to Italy. He was a minaturist and sensitive portraitist whose hallmarks were the breathtaking brilliance of his coloring, the high level of detail, and his ingenious melding of neo-classical style with medieval techniques of illumination.