Lot 15
  • 15

Giegher, Mattia

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giegher, Mattia
  • Li tre trattati... nel primo si mostra... il modo di piegare ogni sorte di panni lini... Nel secondo, intitolato lo Scalco, s'insegna... la maniera di mettere in tavola le vivande... Nel terzo, detto il Trinciante, s'insegna il modo di trinciare ogni sorte di vivande... Padua: Paolo Frambotto, 1639
  • Paper
oblong 4to (148 x 192mm.), engraved portrait of the author, 48 engraved plates (3 folding), contemporary calf, preliminary leaves slightly soiled with some paper repairs, other staining throughout, a few small wormholes, rebacked retaining part of original spine

Provenance

Ferdinando Rajnoldi, inscriptions

Literature

Vicaire cols 402-403; Paleari Henssler p.346

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."

Catalogue Note

A fine set of treatises by the Bavarian Giegher, comprising instructions for folding table linen, the duties of a chief steward, and carving, all with fascinating and instructive plates, from galleons made of linen to a lobster carved from a citron. The Trinciante and Scalco sections had been published separately in 1621 and 1623 respectively, and the three together were originally published in Padua in 1629 by Guareschi, and later translated into German.