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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Forum of Augustus; The Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli; The So-Called Villa of Maecenas at Tivoli; The So-Called Temple of Minerva Medica; and The Waterfall at Tivoli (H. 42, 63, 73-75)
- Etchings
- Each sheet: circa 535 by 756mm; 21 by 29 3/8 in
Etchings, circa 1757-65, five plates from the Vedute di Roma, fine to very good impressions, H. 42, H. 73 second state (of four or seven), H. 63, 74, 75 first state (of four or five), all contemporary Roman editions, H. 42, 73, 74 on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark
Condition
With margins, in generally good condition apart from the usual central vertical (or horizontal depending on orientation of view and sheet) fold, a pale brown stain at one edge (either at upper or right edge), occasionally a pale water-stain at some edges, occasional nicks at edges, pale paper discoloration at extreme edges of sheet, a few pale fox marks in the margins, occasional surface dirt. H. 73 with a couple of 2cm tears (some repaired) at upper and lower edges, H. 75 with soft diagonal folds at lower right corner. Each unframed.
"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."