- 84
Doni, Giovanni Battista
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Doni, Giovanni Battista
- De restituenda salubritate agri romani, opus posthumum. Florence: Typographia sub signo Stellae, 1667
- Paper
4to (250 x 172mm.), woodcut initials, 2 folding plates (one letterpress, one woodcut), contemporary vellum, title lettered in manuscript on spine, some deckle edges, occasional light foxing
Provenance
Giulio Sacchetti, bookplate; stamp of the Sacchetti arms on flyleaf
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
Doni's treatise in praise of Rome, where he lived in the train of Cardinal Barberini, was written by 1631, but only published twenty years after his death by his sons. Doni was a member of the Accademia della Crusca and is renowned for his treatises on music.