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Morelli, Jacopo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Morelli, Jacopo
- Descrizione delle feste celebrate in Venezia per la venuta di S.M.I.R. Napoleone il Massimo Imperatore de' Francesi re d'Italia, protettore della confederazione del Reno. Venice: Picotti, 1808
- Paper
folio (345 x 260mm.), frontispiece ("Prospetto dell'arco trionfale eretto ll. imboccatura del canale grande in Venezia, per la venuta di S.M.I.R. Napoleone il Massimo..."), 4 aquatint plates by F. Albertolli after Selva, Rizzi and Borsato, paper wrappers over card, some worming to the lower corner of the frontispiece and endleaves, and to the edge of one plate, damp-staining to wrappers and leading edges
Literature
Cicognara 1535; Opac SBN ITICCU\LO1E\005536
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
A sumptuous festival to welcome Napoleon to Venice, shortly after its annexation to his short-lived Kingdom of Italy, which came to an end in 1814.