Decorative Art Auction, Session 2

December 02, 2010

LOT 376

Lot 376

Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia

Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
Lot 376 Details
Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia

comprising 5 of 8 volumes, laid paper leaves, red and black titles, profusely illustrated with fold out, full page and vignette engravings with scales, Preface: tooled edge leather bound, with full page portrait of King Charles III of Spain and presentation text opposite, 1757, vol. 1: Bronzes, paperbound, 1767, vol. 4, Pictures, paperbound, 1765, vol. 5, pictures, paperbound, 1779, vol. 8, lighting, paperbound, 1792
18.75" x 14.75" — 47.6 x 37.5 cm.
impressed marks including facsimile signature and Royal Warrant, impressed marks including facsimile signature and Royal Warrant, impressed marks including facsimile signature and Royal Warrant,

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
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  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
  • Le Antichta di Ercolano Espostle, Naples, Nella Regia Stamperia
Provenance:

Bookplate to each volume: Viscount Palmerston, Hanover Square, London

Note:

Lord Palmerston was a British statesman who twice served as Prime Minister in the mid 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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