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Palladio, Andrea
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Palladio, Andrea
- I quattro libri dell'archittetura. Venice: Bartolomeo Carampello, 1581
- Paper
4 parts in one volume, folio (323 x 214mm.), uncut, title-page and part-titles within elaborate architectural woodcut border incorporating Domenico de' Franceschi's 'Regina virtus' device, woodcut illustrations, plans and sections (some full-page) after Andrea Palladio, woodcut initials, retaining blanks 2K4 and 4R4, re-used vellum (archival) binding, with early shelfmarks and inventory numbers at foot of spine and on front flyleaf, occasional slight dampstaining and browning, small hole in centre of F2
Literature
BAL RIBA 2384; Censimento 16 CNCE 23738; Cicognara 595; Fowler 213
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
Palladio's Architettura was first published by Domenico de' Franceschi in 1570; although the first edition had promised additional books, these had not been completed by the time of Palladio's death in 1571 and this second edition, seen through the press by his son Silla, is virtually identical in text and illustrations to the first.
A fine, uncut copy.