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Savonarola, Girolamo
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Libro... della verita della fede christiana, sopra il glorioso triompho della croce di Christo. (Florence: Giovanni Stefano di Carlo, 25 April 1516)
- Paper
4to (203 x 135mm.), title within woodcut border and with woodcut of the Crucifixion, smaller woodcut of the Crucifixion at end, later vellum, occasional light foxing, small marginal holes in last leaf, lower hinge broken
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 27887; Sander 6878
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."
"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 uncommon edition of Savonarola's book on the triumph of the Cross, first published in Latin in c. 1495 and probably translated by Savonarola himself into Italian (first published after 1497); it was reprinted regularly in the sixteenth century in both Latin and Italian. In his charged correspondence with Alexander VI, Savonarola quoted this work as evidence of his orthodox views.