Codice Santini (1480-1530 ca.) -   A remarkable manuscript on vellum, encompassing the summa of the Reinassance knowledge of Urbino, intricately illustrated at the courts of the Montefeltro and Della Rovere families. Its primary objective was to exalt their supremacy in both civil and military machinery.   The authorship of the Santini Codex remains uncertain, though it undeniably aligns with the cohort of individuals closely associated with Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501). Scholar Gustina Scaglia posits it as a preparatory work for the renowned panels constituting the Fregio dell'Arte della Guerra, originated around 1475 for Duke Federico da Montefeltro (1422-1482). Contrary views, championed by scholars like Marcella Peruzzi, suggest an execution timeframe of approximately 1525-30 by Giovanni Battista Comandino, who purportedly copied it from Francesco di Giorgio Martini's Opusculum de Architectura. A more recent analysis by Professor Pietro C. Marani, President of the Ente Raccolta Vinciana of Milan, places its creation in the early years of the Sixteenth century.   For additional details, please refer to the accompanying cataloguing.   On August 6, 2012, under protocol 12340, the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities received communication from the Regional Directorate for Cultural and Landscape Heritage of Emilia Romagna, declaring the manuscript as cultural heritage in accordance with art. 15 c. 1 of Legislative Decree 42/2004. The lot is therefore restricted from leaving Italian territory.   IMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR THIS LOT WE ACCEPT TELEPHONE AND WRITTEN BIDS ONLY. SHOULD YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE, WE INVITE YOU TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT (LIBRI.MANOSCRITTI@PONTEONLINE.COM | +39 02 8631477 | +39 02 8631474).

Estimate € 380,000 - 450,000