- 19
Savi, Gaetano
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Flora italiana ossia raccolta delle piante più nelle che si coltivano nei giardini d'Italia. Pisa: presso Niccolò Capurro, 1818-1824
- paper
First edition, 3 volumes, folio (460 x 315mm.), 120 stipple-engraved plates, printed in colours and finished by hand, contemporary blue half morocco, [Dunthorne 271; Great Flower Books, p.75; Nissen BBI 1732; Stafleu TL2 10.391], some occasional spotting and browning, small inkstamps on titles
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
An attractive copy of this rare Italian flora, devoted to plants native and exotic, in cultivation in Italy, with plates drawn and engraved by Antonio Serantoni. The work was an early Italian attempt to rival the stipple-engraved plates of Redouté.