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Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria
- Six suites of engravings:
- Paper
Proverbi figurati. [Bologna], 1678, engraved title-page and 48 plates; L'onorata vita del poltrone. [?Bologna, n.d.], 6 engraved plates; Chi vuol de l'opra sua far pago ogn'uno. [?Bologna, n.d.], 6 engraved plates; L'Arti per via. [Bologna], 1660, engraved title-page and 40 plates; Le ventiquattr'hore dell'humana felicità. [Bologna], 1670, engraved title-page and 25 numbered plates; Alfabeto in sogno. [Bologna], 1683, engraved title-page and 23 plates
6 suites of engravings bound in one volume, folio (332 x 235mm.), contemporary vellum, early shelfmark and inventory number at foot of spine, inscriptions on front flyleaf and at foot of title-page and pagination throughout in an eighteenth-century hand, lower margin of first title-page repaired, a few plates slightly dampstained
6 suites of engravings bound in one volume, folio (332 x 235mm.), contemporary vellum, early shelfmark and inventory number at foot of spine, inscriptions on front flyleaf and at foot of title-page and pagination throughout in an eighteenth-century hand, lower margin of first title-page repaired, a few plates slightly dampstained
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
Mitelli was an engraver, painter and sculptor who produced over 500 etchings of contemporary manners and morals: "his large print oeuvre, illustrating ceremonies and pageants, warfare, folklore, trades and religious paintings, provides a rich cultural source for contemporary Bolognese life" (Feinblatt, Grove Dictionary of Art). Included here are Mitelli's celebrated engravings of Bolognese tradesmen and artisans.