L13402

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Lot 259
  • 259

Fontana, Publio

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fontana, Publio
  • Il sontuoso apparato fatto dalla magnifica citta di Brescia nel felice ritorno... Cardinale Morosini. (Brescia: Vincenzo Sabbio), [1591]
  • paper
folio (336 x 240mm.), engraved title, coloured by hand, 13 engraved plates, some double-page, one folding, contemporary limp vellum, title repaired, first plate dampstained, illegible inkstamps on title and at end

Literature

Berlin Katalog 3189a; Censimento 16 CNCE 19450; Cicognara 1399; Watanabe-O'Kelly & Simon 1389

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 homecoming of Cardinal Gian Francesco Morosini, bishop of Brescia, in 1590 on his return from diplomatic duties to the French court.