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Serlio, Sebastiano
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Serlio, Sebastiano
- Il terzo libro... nel qual si figurano, e descrivano le antiquita di Roma, e le altre che sono in Italia, e fuori d'Italia. (Venice: Francesco Marcolini, March 1540), title within a cartouche at the head of a woodcut illustration, numerous woodcut illustrations throughout, O1 shaved at foredge
- Paper
Serlio, S. [Book four] Regole generali... sopra le cinque maniere de gli edifici. Venice: Francesco Marcolini, (February) 1540, title within architectural woodcut border, numerous woodcut illustrations throughout, final leaf cut without loss but affecting text
2 works in one volume, folio (338 x 242mm.), contemporary limp vellum, a few deckle edges, light soiling or staining, upper hinge splitting, binding slightly soiled, lacking alum-tawed ties
2 works in one volume, folio (338 x 242mm.), contemporary limp vellum, a few deckle edges, light soiling or staining, upper hinge splitting, binding slightly soiled, lacking alum-tawed ties
Literature
Casali, Marcolini 52; Censimento 16 CNCE 49984 & 28611; Fowler 308 & 314; Mortimer 472 (terzo libro); cf. BAL RIBA 2966, editions 3 and 11 from the list of Serlio's publications, suggesting that they were issued together
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."
Catalogue Note
First edition of Serlio's third book, describing Roman antiquities. "Serlio was the first to publish a book on architecture in which the illustrations assumed primary importance" (Mortimer), paving the way for later architectural writers such as Palladio. Serlio dedicated the book to François I of France, who appointed him royal architect the following year.