- 174
Stuart, James, and Nicholas Revett
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The Antiquities of Athens. London: John Haberkorn [vol.2-3 John Nichols], 1762-1794
- paper
Volumes 1-3 (of an eventual 5, see footnote), folio (c.565 x 385mm.), 231 engraved plates (71+74+86), 10 double-page and/or folding, including one hand coloured (map of Greece), illustrations in text, errata leaf at end of volumes 1 and 3, J. Taylor's advertisement leaf "A catalogue of modern books on architecture" (4pp.) at end of volume 3, contemporary/original sheep-backed boards, lacking list of subscribers (probably never present), a few leaves at end of vol.3 slightly marked or spotted, some wear to bindings
Literature
BAL RIBA 3183-3185; Blackmer 1017; Harris 857
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 FIRST ACCURATE SURVEY OF THE CLASSICAL BUILDINGS OF ATHENS. Stuart and Revett’s visit to Athens was made in 1751 at the instigation of the Society of Dilettanti. Stuart was responsible for the measured drawings, Revett for the topographical views.
A fourth volume was published in 1816 and a fifth (or supplement) in 1830, though as Harris notes "with the publication of the third volume in 1795 The Antiquities of Athens could be regarded as finished, nearly fifty years after it was conceived".
This copy, which is uncut, is the largest of many copies to be sold in these rooms that we have been able to trace.