L12405

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Lot 220
  • 220

Piranesi, Giovanni Battista.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diverse maniere d'adornare i cammini. [Rome, c.1769]
  • paper
Folio (560 x 410mm.), double-page engraved title incorporating the dedication and 69 (of 70) plates, comprising: 65 (of 66) numbered plates (lacking plates 29 and 32, but with a duplicate of plate 30) showing chimney-pieces, commodes, furniture, clocks etc., and 4 plates bound at the end (normally bound in the text) showing shells, vases and architectural details, modern red half morocco over marbled boards, [BAL RIBA 2556], lacking the text and plates 29 and 32, a few short marginal tears, some spotting, shelf marks and a little scuffing to spine

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."