Estimate € 300 - 500
Sold € 650
Auction: 19 September 2023 at 10:00
MONGEZ, Antoine (1747-1835) - Tableaux, Statutes, Bas-Reliefs et Camées, de la Galerie de Florence et du Palais Pitti. Paris: Lacombe, 1789 [mancano i volumi III e IV pubblicati fino al 1807?]. First two volumes, containing most of the plates, of the impressive illustrated history of the treasures of the Florence Gallery Pitti. The oeuvre includes several paintings and sculptures by European masters and artifacts from classical antiquity. 2 volumes only (of 4), elephant folio (561 x 385mm). Engraved coat of arms of the dedicatee, Emperor Leopold II, on title, 153 (of 200) engraved plates protected by tissue paper (lacking title, some restored tears, sometimes large, and reinforcements including on title, foxing). Contemporary red half leather over decorated paper plates, title on spine (rubbed, scuffed and somewhat worn). Provenance: G. Botta (bookplate on titles and stamps). The lot is sold as described and is not subject to return. (2)
Estimate € 300 - 500