Lot 86
  • 86

Rosaspina, Francesco

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Rosaspina, Francesco
  • La pinacoteca della Pontificia accademia delle belle arti in Bologna. Bologna: the author, 1830
  • Paper
folio (478 x 130mm.), 72 engraved plates, each with a letterpress page of explanatory text, contemporary calf with tooling in gilt and blind, flat spine gilt with red morocco lettering-piece, some deckle edges, occasional foxing of text leaves towards end, binding slightly rubbed

Provenance

Sacchetti family, armorial bookplate and stamp on title-page

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."

Catalogue Note

The plates depict the paintings hanging in the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, including works by Guido Reni, Lodovico and Annibale Carracci, Giacomo Francia, Giorgio Vasari, Perugino, Francesco Cossa, Pietro Faccini and Il Guercino.