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Alfieri, Francesco Ferdinando
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfieri, Francesco Ferdinando
- Three works on fencing, comprising:
- Paper
La banderia. Padua: Sebastiano Sardi, 1638, oblong 8vo, engraved portrait of the dedicatee, 28 engraved illustrations, modern calf in period style, gilt edges, minor worming, slight offsetting, extremities rubbed
L'arte di ben maneggiare la spada... novamente riveduta, e corretta. Ibid., 1653, 2 parts in one volume, oblong 8vo, additional engraved title-page, engraved arms on verso of letterpress title, engraved portraits of the dedicatee and of the author, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, old boards with modern spine retaining old red morocco lettering-piece, 35 engraved illustrations, X1 torn and repaired without loss, small wormhole at end with loss of a few letters and just touching some engravings
Lo spadone. Ibid., 1653, oblong 8vo, 16 engraved illustrations (some repeated), modern boards, lacking final leaf
L'arte di ben maneggiare la spada... novamente riveduta, e corretta. Ibid., 1653, 2 parts in one volume, oblong 8vo, additional engraved title-page, engraved arms on verso of letterpress title, engraved portraits of the dedicatee and of the author, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, old boards with modern spine retaining old red morocco lettering-piece, 35 engraved illustrations, X1 torn and repaired without loss, small wormhole at end with loss of a few letters and just touching some engravings
Lo spadone. Ibid., 1653, oblong 8vo, 16 engraved illustrations (some repeated), modern boards, lacking final leaf
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
Alfieri was master of arms at the Accademia Delia in Padua. Lo spadone is the only recorded treatise in the seventeenth century of the by now old-fashioned two-handed longsword.