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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Capitol; The Temple of Bacchus; The Temple of Antonius and Faustina; The Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum; The Portico of Octavia; The Temple of Sibyl, Tivoli; The Tempio Della Tosse (Hind 39, 48-49, 56, 58, 61, 70)
- Etchings
- each sheet: approx. 535 by 745mm 21 by 29¼in
Seven etchings, 1758-75, from the Vedute di Roma, very good impressions, H. 58 fourth state (of seven), H. 39, 49, 56 third states (of six), H. 48 second state (of five), H. 61, H. 70 first state (of five), all contemporary Roman editions, H. 39, 48-49, 61, 70 on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Double Circle watermark
Condition
H. 39: plate: 406 by 688mm16 by 27 1/8in; sheet: 534 by 750mm 21 by 29½in
H. 48: plate: 407 by 615mm; 16 by 24¼in; sheet: 533 by 743mm; 21 by 29½in
H. 49: plate: 405 by 543mm 16 by 21 3/8in; sheet; 534 by 742mm 21 by 29¼in
H. 56: plate: 410 by 549mm 16 1/8 by 21 5/8 in; sheet: 506 by 657mm 20 by 25 7/8 in
H. 58: plate: 395 by 603mm 15½ by 23 ¾in; sheet: 508 by 693mm 20 by 27¼in
H. 70: plate: 627 by 464mm 24¾ by 18¼in; sheet: 752 by 534mm; 29½ by 21in
H. 61: plate: 424 by 635mm; 16¾ by 25in; sheet: 535 by 740mm; 21 by 29½in
Each sheet with wide margins, in generally good condition apart from the usual central vertical fold, H. 39, 48, 49, 61 and 70 with a pale brown circular stain at either right of upper edge or lower right sheet edges, occasional soft creasing or folds at sheet edges, light surface soiling and occasional fox marks in the margins, a few thin areas (mainly visible verso), discoloration at extreme sheet edges; H. 56 and 58 taped along sheet edges to backboard with a strip of brown tape recto; H. 48 with a 40mm vertical repaired tear at centre of lower edge; H. 61 with a 4mm diagonal tear at centre of upper edge, H. 70 with pale water-stains in places along the left edge. 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."