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Giacomo Quarenghi
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Giacomo Quarenghi
- Elevation of the the façade of the academy of science in St. Petersburg
- Pen and black ink and grey and coloured washes over some traces of black chalk;
inscribed and signed in pen and brown ink: Facciata della Fabrica dell'Accademia delle Scienze/che serve per la .... de libri ed abitazione/per i Professori e Stamperia, Architettura di/Jacopo Quarenghi
Provenance
London, Orion Bookshop;
Philip Hofer, his printed book plate and inscription in pencil on the backing: 13 Bot of Orion Bookshop London. Oct 30. 1950. for $100-/with 3 others/by Giacomo Quarenghi (1744-1817)/For his book'Edifices Construits, à St. Petersbourg/d'Apres les Plans du Chevalier Quarenghi./St. Petesburg .1810. 33 plates engd. by Kolpaleoff
Philip Hofer, his printed book plate and inscription in pencil on the backing: 13 Bot of Orion Bookshop London. Oct 30. 1950. for $100-/with 3 others/by Giacomo Quarenghi (1744-1817)/For his book'Edifices Construits, à St. Petersbourg/d'Apres les Plans du Chevalier Quarenghi./St. Petesburg .1810. 33 plates engd. by Kolpaleoff
Condition
Laid down. Traces of light brown discoloration all around the margins from previous acid mount. Some foxing especially around all four edges. A tear running form the center of the left margin for about two centimeters. Some surface dirt but pen and ink and watercolour still in quite good condition.
"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."