Bonasone, Giulio

4to (237 x 200mm.), 76 engravings each approx. 113 x 85mm., 3 engravings within decorative border with Bonasone's name (each approx. 140 x 105mm.), each engraving cut to plate mark and mounted, nineteenth-century cloth, binding worn and crudely repaired; sold as a collection of plates not subject to return

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."

The 76 engravings have been cut out of a copy of Achille Bocchi's Symbolicarum quaestionum libri quinque (Bologna, 1555); the complete book should contain 151 engravings by Bonasone, some of which are after Prospero Fontana and Parmigianino. The three larger engravings are from Bonasone's Amori sdegni et gielosie di Giunone, numbers 6, 11 and 15.