- 110
Magnan, Dominique
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La città di Roma ovvero breve descrizione di questa superba città. Rome: Stamperia Salomoni for Venanzio Monaldini, Gaetano Quojani and Gregorio Settari, 1779
- Paper
4 volumes, folio (450 x 295mm.), titles within engraved border, engraved headpiece, 34+78+32+38 engraved plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, UNCUT, lacking first two leaves of text in volume 4, occasional browning, spines wormed, some sewing perished and sections of textblocks detached
Provenance
Marchesi Corsi, of Florence, bookplate depicting the Villa Corsi Salviati (by Zocchi) in Sesto Fiorentino
Literature
Rossetti 6462
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
As well as views of the buildings of Rome, this work includes engravings of various works of art. The second volume contains mostly copies of the bas-reliefs from the Column of Trajan, depicting the conquest of Dacia.