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Papal Binding--[Clement IX]
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Sacrae et profanae Romae obsequia Clementi IX... repraesentata in Collegio Romano Soc. Iesu. (Rome: Angelo Bernabò, 1669)
- ink, paper and leather
4to (218 x 152mm.), engraved arms of Clement IX on title-page, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, first and last leaves blank, contemporary Roman red morocco gilt probably by the Andreoli brothers, WITH THE ARMS OF CLEMENT IX, flat spine gilt, gilt edges, first quire somewhat browned
Provenance
Ink shelfmarks on inside front cover, "Armario Ord. IIII"; J.W. Pope-Hennessy (1913-1994, art historian of the Italian Renaissance), armorial bookplate
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
Clement IX (Giulio Rospigliosi, pope from 1667 to 1669) was the patron of a Roman bindery named after him the Rospigliosi Binder, which is now known to have been owned by the Andreoli brothers (active 1655-1699).
Legature papali (Vatican City, 1977) records just one (embroidered) binding for Clement IX, who died on 9 December 1669. Henry Davis Gift 368, a Roman armorial binding probably by Gregorio Andreoli c. 1658, has the same roll-tooled border as this binding, as do Legatura romana barocco 1565-1700 plate 68 (dated 1670 with a very similar frame design) and Legature papali nos 235 and 238 (both for Alexander VII, 1655-1667). The last two also contain the same papal tiara and keys stamp.