Lot 72
  • 72

France--Forlani, Paulo

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Totius Galliae exactissima descriptio magco ac insigni viro Marco Antonio Radici Paulus Forlani Veronensis. Venice: Bolognini Zaltieri, 1566, large engraved general map in 2 sheets, 460 x 640mm. (if joined), fine dark impression, wide margins
  • paper

Literature

Tooley 211; Woodward Forlani, 51

Condition

A good copy
"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

Based on Finé’s four-sheet map of 1538; Forlani was a leading map-maker of the Lafreri school, and dedicated the map to Marcus Antonius Radici.