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Lot 183
  • 183

Isabella of France, Consort of Philip IV, King of Spain.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Racconte delle sontuose esequie fatte alla serenissima Isabella reina di Spagna nella chiesa maggiore della città di Milano il giorno xxii. Decembre dell'anno 1644. Milan: Dionisio Gariboldi, [1645]
  • Paper
Folio (403 x 248mm.), engraved frontispiece, 65 full-page engraved illustrations and 2 folding engraved plates by Giovanni Paolo Bianchi and Giovanni del Sole after Johann Christophorus Storer, contemporary green calf-backed boards, small wormhole in upper margin at end, first folding plate with small tear along fold, spine worn

Literature

Praz p.570; not in Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon

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

A rare festival book commemorating the funeral of Isabella of France, Queen-Consort of Philip IV, King of Spain.