Lot n° 169  | Auction 671

Estimate € 500 - 800

Auction: 25 September 2024 at 10:00

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[LEONARDO DA VINCI] - Codice Leicester. Codice "A". Codice "B". Codici "C"-"D"-"E". Codice F. Rome: ArtMarket, 1990-1992; Perugia: Ars edizioni d'arte, 2003-2007.   Five volumes reproducing the renowned Leonardo codexes, including the Leicester Codex comprising 36 leaves dating back to 1506 and 1510. The only one of Leonardo's codexes to be in private hands, it is now owned by Bill Gates.   5 volumes, folio (482 x 323mm). The works are respectively copies no. 52 of 1999, no. 154 of 999, no. 297 of 999, no. 213 of 999. Many colour plates reproducing original codex leaves with pages of commentary text. Editorial not uniform calf bindings, gilt decoration on covers and gilt title on spines, within editorial slipcases. (5)


Estimate € 500 - 800

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