Lot 109
  • 109

Gori, Anton Francesco

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Museum Florentinum. Florence: Michele Nestenus and Francesco Moucke, 1731-1742
  • Paper
6 volumes, folio (471 x 338mm.), title printed in red and black, engraved plates, contemporary vellum, speckled edges, a few small defects in bindings

Provenance

Charles Green, armorial bookplate

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

A LARGE CRISP COPY of Gori's description of the classical objects in Florentine collections, predominantly those of the Medici. This set comprises:

Gemmae antiquae ex thesauro mediceo. Florence, 1731-1732, 2 volumes, 200 engraved plates
Statuae antiquae deorum et virorum illustrium. Florence, 1734, 100 engraved plates
Antiqua numismata aurea et argentea. Florence, 1740-1742, 3 volumes, 115 engraved plates, slightly stained at end