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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Arch with a Shell Ornament; and The Gothic Arch (Robison 37; 40)
- prints
- first plate: 407 by 553mm 16 by 21 3/4 in
- second plate: 414 by 552mm 16 1/4 in 21 3/4 in
Two etchings and engravings, the second also with drypoint, 1749, R. 37 the sixth state (of seven), from the Second Edition, Third Issue, R. 40 the first state (of five), from the First Edition, First Issue, each framed
Condition
The Gothic Arch (R. 40) - With wide margins, with the usual central vertical fold, broken in the lower third of the image with an associated short split towards the lower platemark, laid down at the sheet edges, mount staining, framed.
The Arch with a Shell Ornament (R. 37) - With wide margins, with the usual central vertical fold, with a slight disruption in the printing along the fold, laid down at the sheet edges, mount staining, framed.
"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."