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MERIGOT, A SELECT COLLECTION OF VIEWS AND RUINS IN ROME AND ITS VICINITY, LONDRA, [1817], MEZZA PELLE
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity. Recently executed from drawings made upon the spot. Londra : Smith and Davy, [1817]
Folio (440x325 mm.), 62 tavole a piena pagina colorate incise all’acquatinta comprensive del frontespizio inciso, testo in inglese e francese, legatura coeva a cinque nervi in mezza pelle con angoli, dorso con decorazioni e titolo in oro, tagli rossi, cofanetto, difetti e restauri sulla c. N2, leggere bruniture, morso leggermente consumato, segni di restauro su dorso e angoli
Provenance
Sulla controguardia ex libris manoscritto di R. Lionel Foster, Folkestone, Kent
Literature
Rossetti 7007; Abbey Travel 178
Condition
Condizioni e stato di conservazione, ove necessario, sono riportati e descritti all'interno della descrizione
"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
Le 62 tavole presenti sono firmate da James Merigot e datate dal 1796 al 1798; la data di stampa della pubblicazione è stata desunta dalle filigrane presenti su alcune carte, interamente datate 1817, eccetto le prime due datate 1806.
Prestigiosa edizione ad ampi margini, corredata da splendide tavole raffiguranti vedute e rovine di Roma e dintorni tinte con colori nitidi e brillanti.
Prestigiosa edizione ad ampi margini, corredata da splendide tavole raffiguranti vedute e rovine di Roma e dintorni tinte con colori nitidi e brillanti.