Lot 105
  • 105

Quadri, Antonio

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • La piazza di San Marco in Venezia, considerata come monumento d'arte et di storia. Venice: dalla tipografia di commercio, 1831
  • Paper
oblong folio (265 x 413mm.), additional title-page with hand-coloured engraving, 16 hand-coloured engraved plates, original printed boards (with an engraving of a doge on upper cover and of a bronze horse on lower cover) with straight-grained red morocco spine, flat spine gilt, plates 13-14 slightly soiled at edges, binding slightly rubbed

Provenance

Dr Lochman, Brno, small stamp on title-page

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 fine series of views of Piazza San Marco. Quadri wrote several books about Venice designed for visitors to his native city.