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Vanvitelli, Luigi
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vanvitelli, Luigi
- Dichiarazione dei disegni del Reale Palazzo di Caserta. Naples: Regia Stamperia, 1756
- Paper
Large folio (660 x 475mm.), half-title, engraved title-page, engraved initials, head- and tailpieces, 14 double-page engraved plates designed by Vanvitelli and engraved by Nolli, Pozzi and d'Orazi, later vellum-backed crimson boards, title in gilt on spine, two small wormholes at head of gutter just touching plates, plate 13 with a few marginal repaired tears, occasional light spotting on text leaves
Provenance
Dr Arwed Rossbach, Leipzig, stamp on half-title
Literature
BAL RIBA 3386; Cicognara 4105; Fowler 348
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
Vanvitelli was engaged by Charles Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies, to design a new royal palace near Caserta, in the Campanian countryside north of his capital at Naples. The extensive and elaborate palace with its breathtaking gardens, known as the Italian Versailles, was constructed between 1752 and 1772 to Vanvitelli's plans. Charles funded the publication of this elegant record of his palace, and it is presumed that further parts were planned as the text ends with "Fine della prima parte", but no more were published.