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Bonanni, Filippo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bonanni, Filippo
- Descrizione degl' istromenti armonici d'ogni genere del Padre Bonannio seconda edizione...Description des instrumens harmoniques en tout genre par le père Bonanni. Seconde édition, Rome: for Venanzio Monaldini, 1776
- Paper
second edition, xvi, 23, [1], 114 [recte 214], [2], pages, 4to (26.6 x 19.6cm), 151 plates numbered I-CXLIV [CXLII] plates (one folding), including two unnumbered plates for pp.115 and 165, engraved and folded title-page, eighteenth-century half calf, rebacked retaining most of original spine, recornered, some damp-staining and scattered spotting
Literature
RISM Écrits, pp.161-162
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
Bonanni's work, first published in 1722, was the earliest attempt to describe and depict every known musical instrument from ancient times down to the period of publication. Of special interest is folding plate XXXIII, depicting the surreal and magnificent organ designed by Michele Todino for the Palazzo Signori Verospi in Rome.