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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- FRONTISPIECE, WITH STATUE OF MINERVA; HADRIANEUM IN THE PIAZZA DI PEITRA; PYRAMID OF CAIUS CESTIUS; TEMPLE OF PORTUNUS; AND TEMPLE OF THE SIBYL, TIVOLI (H. 2, 32, 35, 47, 62)
Etchings, circa 1748-1761, five plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine impressions, H. 2 and 32 third state (of seven and six respectively), H. 35 and 62 first state (of six and three respectively), and H. 47 second state (of five), all contemporary Roman editions, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark apart from H. 35 with Fleur-de-Lys in Single Circle watermark, with margins, apart from H. 2 trimmed to the platemark at top and H. 62 with narrow margins at top, usual central vertical fold, occasional handling creases, pale paper discoloration, a few fox marks, otherwise in generally good condition apart from H. 35 with paper discoloration and tears at edges of sheet
Condition
H. 2: vertical repaired tear measuring 2.5 cm at lower margin left of center, sheet 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 3/8in
H. 32: as described, sheet 520 by 720mm; 20 1/2 by 28 1/4in
H. 35: severe paper discoloration throughout and surface dirt at edges of sheet, small tears and paper losses at edges of sheet not affecting image, sheet 545 by 770mm; 21 1/2 by 30 1/4in
H. 47: a few pale fox marks, slight surface dirt in margins, sheet 515 by 720mm; 20 3/8 by 28 1/4in
H. 62: slight surface dirt in margins, sheet 520 by 720mm; 20 3/8 by 28 1/4in
"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."