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Bertotti-Scamozzi, Ottavio.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le fabbriche e i disegni di Andrea Palladio raccolti ed illustrati da Ottavio Bertotti Scamozzi. Opera divisa in quattro tomi con tavole in rame rappresentanti le piante, i prospetti, e gli spaccati. Vicenza: Giovanni Rossi, 1786-1787
Second edition, 6 volumes bound in 3, comprising: volumes 1-4 of text bound in 2, folio (456 x 315mm.), and volumes 3-4 (only) of plates bound in one, folio (500 x 345mm.), each title with engraved vignette, 106 numbered engraved plates on 104 sheets (50 + 54), text: contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, flat spines, plates: contemporary half calf over marbled boards, flat spine, without plate volumes 1-2, text: some tears without loss of text, a little marginal worming in volumes 3-4 (not affecting text), plates: one plate slightly creased (IV no.4), a few plates slightly frayed at edges (not affecting engraved area), bindings slightly worn
Literature
cf. BAL RIBA 259 (1776 edition)
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."