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An album of watercolours by members of the Ducal House of Parma and Piacenza
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 GBP
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Description
- An album of watercolours by members of the Ducal House of Parma and Piacenza
- the majority signed with the monograms AMB, MB or GMB, one signed A.M. Borbone, many dated between 1852 and 1857
- fifthy-eight, the majority watercolour and bodycolour over pencil
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including views of Amalfi; Roman ruins; Mount Vesuvius (9); the bay of Naples; and others; bound in an embossed brown leather album
Condition
The watercolours in this album have been well preserved. The colours are strong in each case and the pigments have not faded. On several of the watercolours minor foxing is evident.
"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."