Lot 114
  • 114

Savonarola, Girolamo.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Prediche. Venice: [Brandino and Ottaviano Scoto for] (Giovanantonio de Volpini, 2 March) 1540
  • Paper
8vo (154 x 98mm.), woodcut of Savonarola preaching on title-page, woodcut initials, seventeenth-century black morocco elaborately gilt, central panel composed of foliate tools surrounded by a border of drawer handle tools, flat spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, margins of last few quires discoloured, extremities very slightly rubbed

Literature

Censimento 16 CNCE 38080; Essling 1479; Sander 6829

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."