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(Blow Books) | A curious amalgam of images

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(Blow Books)
An Italian manuscript blow book, np, ca. 1800

4to (267 x 178 mm). 94 leaves (6 blank leaves at one end and 7 blank leaves at the other), with paired drawings in pencil, ink, ink wash, watercolor, and combinations thereof in a series of 7 repeated sequences, interspersed with blank pages and 2 manuscript pages in Italian (but one page in first sequence is written in Latin, and the final manuscript page appears to be cryptographic), some pages notched to form tabs, others with tabs pasted on. Rebound in green cloth, original green morocco gilt spine laid down; rehinged with masking tape.

The images featured in each sequence are, in order: tulips or iris, a snake entwined around the trunk of a slender willow tree, a skeleton and a devil grasping a pitch fork, a cobbler at his workbench, Harlequin, Colombina, an array of playing cards, and Pulcinella. The images vary somewhat in their composition or execution. They do, however, follow the same directional pattern: the first four images run right side up and upside down while the last four run upside down.

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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.
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(Blow Books)
An Italian manuscript blow book, np, ca. 1800

4to (267 x 178 mm). 94 leaves (6 blank leaves at one end and 7 blank leaves at the other), with paired drawings in pencil, ink, ink wash, watercolor, and combinations thereof in a series of 7 repeated sequences, interspersed with blank pages and 2 manuscript pages in Italian (but one page in first sequence is written in Latin, and the final manuscript page appears to be cryptographic), some pages notched to form tabs, others with tabs pasted on. Rebound in green cloth, original green morocco gilt spine laid down; rehinged with masking tape.

The images featured in each sequence are, in order: tulips or iris, a snake entwined around the trunk of a slender willow tree, a skeleton and a devil grasping a pitch fork, a cobbler at his workbench, Harlequin, Colombina, an array of playing cards, and Pulcinella. The images vary somewhat in their composition or execution. They do, however, follow the same directional pattern: the first four images run right side up and upside down while the last four run upside down.

Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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