- 153
Bonanni, Filippo.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Gabinetto Armonico, pieno d'Istromenti sonori indicati, e spiegati. Rome: Giorgio Placho, 1722
- Paper
First edition, second issue, with additional text to the appendix and errata, 4to (232 x 175mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces (by Sintes after Sparigioni; by Van Westerhout), and 148 plates of musical instruments (numbered I-CXLVIII: without plate CXXIV, but with unnumbered plates for pp.95 and 138), plate XXXIII double-page, nineteenth-century black morocco gilt, edges gauffered, some browning, repair to R1, some hinges reinforced, light wear to binding
Literature
RISM B VI (Écrits), 161; Gregory & Bartlett, i, 45
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
The earliest attempt to describe and depict every known musical instrument from ancient times down to the period of publication. 151 musical instruments are displayed - almost all are shown being played by a person of the instrument's ethnic origin in national costume. The work is dedicated to King David, who is shown playing the harp in the second frontispiece. Of especial interest is folding plate XXXIII, depicting the surreal and magnificent organ designed by Michele Todino for the Palazzo Signori Verospi in Rome.