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Lot 443
  • 443

Quarenghi, Giacomo.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fabbriche e disegni. Milan: Paolo Antonio Tosi, 1821
  • Paper
folio (460 x 325mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait, 59 engraved plates, uncut, contemporary blue boards, slight worming in gutter (just touching final plate), binding worn but intact

Literature

BAL RIBA 2677; Berlin Katalog 2776

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."

Catalogue Note

First edition of Quarenghi's designs for buildings in St Petersburg and elsewhere (for a copy of the second edition, see lot 471).