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Society of Dilettanti
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ionian Antiquities. London: T. Spilsbury and W. Haskell, 1769 [supplement to part one, 1785]; G. Nicol, 1797
- paper
First editions, 2 volumes (volume one second issue, with the addition of chapter 4), folio (547 x 358mm.), 96 engraved plates, engraved head- and tail-pieces and vignettes, contemporary diced russia, arms gilt of Baron Brownlow of Belton on covers, surrounded by double gilt fillets, joints worn, spine ends worn, one repaired
Literature
BAL RIBA 3132-3134; Blackmer 1566
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
The materials for these two volumes were the result of the first Ionian mission of Richard Chandler, Nicholas Revett and William Pars in 1764-1766; further volumes were published by the Society of Dilettanti in 1840 and 1881 and the plates to the fifth volume were not published until 1915 by the Royal Institute of British Architects.