L12402

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Lot 162
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Charles Emanuel III, King of Sardinia.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • La sontuosa illuminazione della città di Torino per l'augusto sposalizio... di Carlo Emmanuele, Re di Sardegna e di Elisabetta Teresa, Principessa di Lorena. Turin: Jean Baptiste Chais, 1737
  • paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (366 x 240mm.), engraved frontispiece, title printed in red and black, sectional title, 14 double-page plates, 4 folding, contemporary calf with arms gilt of Charles Emanuel III and his crowned monogram gilt on spine, some slight browning, wear to binding

Provenance

Marchese Maffei, engraved armorial bookplate; Biblioteca de Conte Ceresa, sale, Christie's Rome, 30 March 1976, lot 406

Literature

Berlin Katalog 3072; Cicognara 1504; Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 1545

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

Celebrating the marriage of Charles Emanuel III to Elisabeth Therese de Lorraine.