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Arfe y Villafañe, Juan
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- De varia commensuracion para la esculptura, y architectura. Seville: Andrea Pescioni and Juan de Leon, 1585 (1587)
- Paper
folio (290 x 195mm.), SIGNED BY ARFE ("Arphe[paraph]") at foot of title-page, woodcut armorial on title-page, woodcut portrait of the author on verso of title-page, Arfe's armorial at start of each book, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, woodcut printer's device at end of each book, near-contemporary Spanish limp vellum, occasional light staining, a few small tears to head of quire Aa, final leaf slightly damaged and laid down
Provenance
Samuel Maynard, mathematical and philosophical bookseller, Leicester Square, booklabel; J.B.Bury, Michael Bury, bookplates
Literature
Choulant, pp.218-221; IA 107.217; Palau 16055
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
RARE FIRST EDITION of Arfe's treatise covering geometry, the proportions of the body, animals and architecture. The section on the proportions of the body displays good knowledge of anatomy as well as familiarity with Dürer's treatise on perspective for artists.