- 185
La Placa, Pietro.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- La Reggia in trionfo per l'acclamazione, e coronazione della Sacra Real Maesta di Carlo Infante di Spagna. Palermo: Antonio Apiro, 1736
- paper
Folio (320 x 215mm.), engraved frontispiece by Giuseppe Vasi, 22 plates by Vasi, Bongiovanni, Bova and others (mainly folding or double-page), contemporary vellum, calf-gilt title label to spine, tear to first folding plate repaired on verso, worm-hole to frontispiece and 1st 2 leaves
Literature
Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 670; Berlin Katalog 3070; Lipperheide 2758
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
This book celebrates the coronation of Charles VII (1716-1788) as King of Naples and Sicily at Palermo in 1735. He was the son of Philip V of Spain and became Charles III of Spain himself in 1759. The last large folding plate, "Cavalcata Regale" (c.320 x 820mm on 2 sheets), shows the King's procession from the harbour into Palermo.