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De spirituali vinea
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- De spirituali vinea sive religionis profectu: necnon de perfectiore novitiorum institutione tractatuli duo. Nuremberg: Johann Stuchs, 14 May 1513
- Paper
4to (190 x 145mm.), woodcut illustration on title-page, modern half polished calf by Wood, spine gilt with red morocco lettering-piece, top edge gilt, small wormhole in lower margin, upper joint repaired
Provenance
André Simon (1877-1970), bookplate, sale, Sotheby's, 18 May 1981, lot 180
Literature
Bibliotheca Bacchica II, 623; VD16 T1303
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
An allegorical text in which the Church is represented as the vine of the Lord, with monks and nuns tending to it and harvesting the grapes, as depicted in the woodcut on the title-page.