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Piranesi, Giovanni Battista.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Della magnificenza ed architettura de' Romani. Rome, 1761, 2 engraved titles (Latin and Italian), portrait of Clement XIII, 3 initials, 2 tailpieces and 38 plates, some folding or double-page, Latin and Italian text, [Focillon 927-966; BAL RIBA cat. 2552]; [Ibid.] Osservazioni... sopra la lettre di M. Mariette. Rome, 1765, engraved title, 3 headpieces, 3 tailpieces and 9 plates, some double-page, [Focillon 967-982; BAL RIBA cat. 2563]
together 2 works in one volume, folio (565 x 410mm.), contemporary half calf, occasional spotting or dust-soiling, some marginal dampstaining, binding slightly worn, covers detached
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."