- 626
SUARDI, NUOVI ISTROMENTI PER LA DESCRIZIONE DI DIVERSE CURVE ANTICHE E MODERNE, BRESCIA, 1752
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Nuovi istromenti per la descrizione di diverse curve antiche e moderne. Brescia: Gian-Maria Rizzardi, 1752
FIRST EDITION, 4to (278 x 204mm.), title printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece portrait and 33 folding plates, half calf (c.1900), a few library stamps (title, pp.11 and 111, verso last plate and endpapers)
Provenance
"Biblioteca Scolopi Badia Fiesolana", library stamps; bought from Luigi Gonnelli & figli, Florence, 1986
Literature
Tomash & Williams S212; Riccardi i, 479
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The work describes a number of instruments to draw mathematical curves, including Suardi's own invention, the geometric pen, in which a pen is attached to a revolving arm of adjustable length.