- 116
Vitruvius Pollio, Marcus
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- De architectura libri decem. Lyon: Jean de Tournes, 1586
- Paper
4to (245 x 162mm), title within architectural woodcut border, woodcut initials (some criblé) and headpieces, woodcut portrait of Philandrier on β4v, privilege in civilité type, woodcut illustrations, folding letterpress plate, seventeenth-century German vellum with a crowned F stamped in gilt on upper cover, coat of arms gilt on lower cover, a few deckle edges, lettering-piece on spine, lacking final leaf (containing printer's device only, supplied in facsimile), small marginal repair to title-page, small marginal hole on c2
Provenance
Frederick I, duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, arms and monogram on binding
Literature
BAL RIBA 3499; Cartier, de Tournes 664; Cicognara 721
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
A reprint of Guillaume Philandrier's 1552 Geneva edition.