- 444
Raffaello Sanzio.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano. Rome: Marco Pagliarini, 1772
- Paper
part 1 only, folio (720 x 480mm.), engraved plate (with title), letterpress leaf (with imprint), 17 folding engraved plates, contemporary marbled calf elaborately gilt, wide floral border with fan corner-pieces, large central arms painted and gilt of the House of Savoy, spine gilt in compartments, small tear to plates 7-8, binding rubbed (with slight loss at lower corner of upper cover and at head of spine)
Literature
BAL RIBA 2710 (all 3 parts); Berlin Katalog 4068
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
Raphael worked on the decoration of the three stories of balconies in the Vatican from 1514 until his death in 1520, after which the decoration was continued by Giovanni da Udine.