- 155
Borromini, Francesco.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Opera... cavata dai suoi originali cioè la chiesa, e fabbrica della Sapienza di Roma con le vedute in prospettiva e con lo studio delle proporzioni geometriche, piante, alzate e spaccati. Rome: Giannini, 1720, engraved title-page, text and portrait, 46 engraved plates
- Paper
Ibid. Opus architectonicum... ex eiusdem exemplaribus petitum; Oratorium nempe, aedesque romanae RR. PP. Congregationis Oratorii S. Philippi Nerii. Rome: Giannini, 1725, additional engraved title-page, parallel text in Latin and Italian, engraved portrait, 66 engraved plates (some folding), folio L torn and repaired without loss
2 works in one volume, large folio (557 x 393mm.), contemporary vellum, binding repaired
2 works in one volume, large folio (557 x 393mm.), contemporary vellum, binding repaired
Provenance
"Purchased from the library of the later C.R. Cockerell, R.A., June 1879", manuscript note on paper label pasted to inside front cover; "Released from RIBA as a duplicate Oct. 1985", pencil note on inside front cover, with the RIBA stamp on title-page dated 1936
Literature
BAL RIBA 326 & 327
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."