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Carta executoria de hidalguia in favour of Juan Bautista Gallo, Valladolid, dated 1590
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Vellum
c.350x240mm, vellum, 127 leaves, COMPLETE (two blank flyleaves at beginning and end), bound in two thick quires, i69 (1st pastedown, 4th blank cancelled) and ii62 (last pastedown), 30 lines, 320x150mm, last two leaves in different hands dated 1591 and 1592, opening with a fine FULL-PAGE MINIATURE showing a battle scene (St James fighting the Moors) and Gallo's coat of arms, protected by a red silk guard, on the verso the titles of the king of Spain on red and blue grounds, also with a red silk guard, each page of text within a coloured frame, countersigned by Martin dey Barra, contemporary Spanish calf gilt with central armorial of IHS surmounted by a crown, flat spine gilt, two coloured silk plaits in centre of each of two large quires, stubs of yellow silk ties on covers, small wormhole in gutter, binding very worn and stained, spine mostly defective
Condition
The condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing.
"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
From the Archivo Arias de Saavedra, Condes de Gómara.
A fine and lengthy carta executoria. Juan Bautisto Gallo was 'depositario general' (in charge of collecting revenues) for the Royal Chancery in Valladolid from 1548 until his death in 1601 (his widow endowed the convent of Portaceli in Valladolid in his memory). Valladolid was the home of the Royal Chancery for the territory of Castille.