- 93
Italy--[Anonymous]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Carte qui comprend les etats de Toscane Modene Parme et Plance la Lunegiana ou Val de Magra avec ses confins et partie de l’Isle de Corse. [Italy, c.1734], 1480 x 1240mm., large manuscript map in ink and colours on paper in 6 sheets joined, some creasing at folds
- paper
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
A detailed map of Tuscany, Emilia and parts of Liguria, Romagna and Corsica.
This anonymous map is dedicated to Count Claudius Florimund Mercy (1666-1734), a distinguished commander in the imperial Austrian army, promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. In 1733 he was appointed Commander in Chief of the imperial army in a campaign to recapture territories lost to the French and Spanish. However, he was killed in action at the Battle of Parma in 1734.
This anonymous map is dedicated to Count Claudius Florimund Mercy (1666-1734), a distinguished commander in the imperial Austrian army, promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. In 1733 he was appointed Commander in Chief of the imperial army in a campaign to recapture territories lost to the French and Spanish. However, he was killed in action at the Battle of Parma in 1734.