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Galli da Bibiena, Giuseppe
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Galli da Bibiena, Giuseppe
- Architetture, e prospettive. Augsburg: Andrea Pfeffel, 1740
- Paper
Folio (570 x 370mm.), bound at top edge, engraved title-page, engraved portrait of the dedicatee, Emperor Charles VI, engraved dedication, engraved allegorical frontispiece, 48 (of 50) engraved plates, contemporary blue boards, lacking [2]p. of text, lacking 2 plates (no.7 from part II, no.10 from part V), first few leaves slightly friable, part IV plate 1 shaved on right-hand side, occasional light staining, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
BAL RIBA 1165; Cicognara 431; Fowler 136
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
Giuseppe Galli da Bibiena designed sets and decorations for the Habsburg court in Vienna. This volume includes architectural scenes and caprices involving elaborate perspective views, elegant funereal monuments, and scenery from court festivals.