PIRANESI, ENGRAVED PLAN OF THE CAMPO MARZIO, 1762

engraved map, 1490 x 1510mm. (image size 1340 x 1152mm.), comprising plates 5-10 joined to form a large map of the Campus Martius, slight browning and foxing around the edges, a few folds slightly torn (not affecting the plates) with some paper repairs on verso

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."

This large-scale map of the Campus Martius was included in Piranesi's book Campus Martius (BAL RIBA 2551), which described the history and the present state of the area; this map showed the area restored to its former glory, and was based on the marble fragments of the Severan plan of the city, which had been reassembled by Nolli in the 1740s. The plan was dedicated to Robert Adam, and Piranesi had worked on it from 1757 (this date appears on plate 5) until the publication of the book in 1762.