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Pico della Mirandola, Giovanni Francesco
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pico della Mirandola, Giovanni Francesco
- De morte Christi. De studio divinae et humanae philosophiae. Bologna: Benedictus Hectoris, 20 July 1497
- Paper
4to (208 x 145mm.), 72 leaves, a-i8, 36 lines, roman letter, 4- to 6-line initial spaces (some with printed guides), later reused limp vellum, early annotations in a calligraphic hand, title-page restored in gutter and at edges with some corrosion from ink (slightly affecting text on verso), occasional light damp-staining at foot
Provenance
for the use of Fr. Hieronymus of Genoa at the convent of Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto, Genoa, sixteenth-century inscription on title-page
Literature
Goff P644; HC 13002; BMC vi 843; BSB-Ink P-482; Bod-inc P-294; GW M33328
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
Giovanni Francesco Pico della Mirandola (1469-1533) was a follower of Savonarola, to whom he dedicated this work on reflections on the death of Christ.