- 85
Bible. Latin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Venice: Georgius Arrivabenus, 27 February 1487/88
- Paper
4to (216 x 160mm.), 465 leaves (of 466, without initial blank), a-z8 [et]8 [con]8 [rum]8 A-P8 Q6 R-Z8 AA-DD8 EE10 aa-cc8 dd10, double column, 52 lines plus headline, gothic type, 15-line illuminated initial in pink with flowers and leafy extensions by a north Italian artist, 3- to 16-line initials in red or blue with printed guides, early annotations, later vellum, slipcase, occasional staining, cut close at head
Provenance
Convent of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, order of the discalced hermits of St Augustine, Tortona (Piemonte), inscription dated 1704 on first leaf; Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum, label; sale, Christie's, 29 November 2000, lot 46
Literature
Goff B 586; HC 3099; BMC v 383; BSB-Ink B-460; Bod-inc B-295; GW 4263
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
The illuminated initial has been attributed to the workshop of Francesco da Castello, a Milanese illuminator. The text incorporates the table of contents and marginal concordance for the Gospels and letters.