- 445
Raffaello Sanzio.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- [Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano] (Seconda parte; Terza ed ultima parte delle Logge). Rome, 1772, 1776 & 1777
- Paper
parts 1-3 in one volume, folio (478 x 547mm.), 14 (of 18) engraved plates in part 1 (not pasted together, i.e. 28 separate sheets), engraved title-page and 13 plates in part 2 (not pasted together, i.e. 26 separate sheets), engraved title-page and 12 double-page plates (not pasted together, i.e. 24 separate sheets) in part 3, contemporary marbled calf, flat spine gilt, lacking first plate (with title), text leaf and 3 plates in part 1, a few small wormholes (slightly affecting images) in first and last few plates, occasional light staining, a few plates shaved, binding rebacked and rather worn
Provenance
"vente Virgilio, 30 avril 1929, Rio de Janeiro", inscription on front flyleaf; J. Gire, architecte, blindstamp on front flyleaf
Literature
BAL RIBA 2710; 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."