The Sculpture of Antonio Canova, Four Volumes in Italian
The Sculpture of Antonio Canova, Four Volumes in Italian
Isabella Albrizzi. OPERE DI SCULTURA E PLASTICA DI ANTONIO CANOVA. 4 vols. (complete). Pisa: Presso Niccoló Capurro, 1821-24. Hardcover. Vellum bound with gilt, patterned endpapers, top edge stained. 8vo; XI, 143; 115; 143; 135pp. Text in Italian. Illustrated with numerous engravings of Canova's sculptures, many folding.
8 5/8 x 6 in. each
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
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Condition Report: Boards with light discoloration and dry cracking, edgewear, spines sunned with small losses and tears, cracking at joints; interior with toning and foxing, occasional damp staining, offsetting, and edge losses not impacting text, cracking at hinges, first volume with repairs at hinges, retaining bookmark ribbons though slightly frayed. A good set celebrating the work of this important Neoclassical artist.
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The Sculpture of Antonio Canova, Four Volumes in Italian
Isabella Albrizzi. OPERE DI SCULTURA E PLASTICA DI ANTONIO CANOVA. 4 vols. (complete). Pisa: Presso Niccoló Capurro, 1821-24. Hardcover. Vellum bound with gilt, patterned endpapers, top edge stained. 8vo; XI, 143; 115; 143; 135pp. Text in Italian. Illustrated with numerous engravings of Canova's sculptures, many folding.
8 5/8 x 6 in. each
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Boards with light discoloration and dry cracking, edgewear, spines sunned with small losses and tears, cracking at joints; interior with toning and foxing, occasional damp staining, offsetting, and edge losses not impacting text, cracking at hinges, first volume with repairs at hinges, retaining bookmark ribbons though slightly frayed. A good set celebrating the work of this important Neoclassical artist.
