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Herculaneum
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 8 volumes by Bayardi and others describing the antiquities of Herculaneum, comprising:
- Paper
Bayardi, Ottavio Antonio. Catalogo degli antichi monumenti dissotterrati dalla discoperta citta di Ercolano. Naples: Regia Stamperia, 1755, second edition, volume 1 [all published]
Le antichità de Ercolano esposte. Naples: Regia Stamperia, 1757-1779, FIRST EDITIONS, volumes 1-7 (of 8, see footnote), titles printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved general title in volume 1, double-page map, portrait of Carlos III, 512 plates, 4 folding, numerous engraved head- and tailpieces and initials throughout
together 8 volumes, folio (484 x 348mm.), half-titles, uniformly bound in contemporary red morocco-backed boards, damp-staining, bindings somewhat rubbed
Le antichità de Ercolano esposte. Naples: Regia Stamperia, 1757-1779, FIRST EDITIONS, volumes 1-7 (of 8, see footnote), titles printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved general title in volume 1, double-page map, portrait of Carlos III, 512 plates, 4 folding, numerous engraved head- and tailpieces and initials throughout
together 8 volumes, folio (484 x 348mm.), half-titles, uniformly bound in contemporary red morocco-backed boards, damp-staining, bindings somewhat rubbed
Literature
Blackmer 97 and 37; BAL RIBA 224 and 112
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
Following the publication of Bayardi's catalogue of the finds at Herculaneum, Carlos III, King of the Two Sicilies, founded the Accademia Ercolanense in 1755 to expedite the publication of the illustrated volumes, though Bayardi remained as editor of the first two in the series Le antichità di Ercolano esposte. In all 8 volumes were published over a considerable period (the final volume appeared in 1792, 35 years after volume 1). The work is the most important source in the development of neo-classical art.
This set of Le antichità di Ercolano esposte has the five volumes of paintings and two of bronzes, but lacks the final volume, of lamps, which was published some thirteen years after the others.