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Overbeke, Bonaventura van
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Les restes de l'ancienne Rome. Amsterdam: Jean Crellius, 1709
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN FRENCH, 3 volumes, folio (527 x 392mm.), half-title in volume 1, titles printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece, dedication to Queen Anne, portrait of Overbeke, double-page plan and 146 plates (including one double-page of the Coliseum), plate list at end of each volume, contemporary calf gilt with royal arms of Queen Anne on covers, gilt edges, very slight worming, bindings rebacked, edges of covers slightly rubbed and with some minor repairs
Provenance
Anne, Queen of England, arms on covers; "Edouard Couclet, architecte, Liege", old stamp on titles; Van Damme, bookplate in vol.1
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
An identically bound copy sold in the Kissner collection (Christie's, 3 October 1990, lot 319, illustrated on p.153), was described as the dedication copy, bound for presentation to Queen Anne.