- 82
Sicily
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Regni Siciliae capitula novissime accuratiori diligentia impressa... per Illustrem Don Raimundum Raimundettam. Venice: Domenico and Giovanni Battista Guerra, 1573
- Paper
part 1 only (of 3), folio (317 x 217mm.), title within woodcut border with the arms of the Aragonese kingdom of Sicily at head, full-page woodcuts, woodcut initials and headpieces, a few early annotations, Roman early seventeenth-century green vellum boards gilt with arms of a cardinal on covers, later spine gilt in compartments, inscription and stamp erased from title-page, occasional light staining or foxing, ink marks throughout, covers restored along joints, lacking two pairs of silk ties
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 36057 (all 3 parts)
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
Sicily was ruled by members of the house of Aragon from 1282 to 1409, then directly by the kings of Aragon until 1713. The three full-page woodcuts in this edition, of a king of Aragon enthroned taking advice from his lawyers, are considered to be in the manner of Titian, particularly as the final woodcut depicts a small dog at the foot of the image.