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Lot 130: Art - Francesco Rosaspina

Est: €50 EUR - €100 EURSold:
Aste BolaffiTurin, ItalyDecember 04, 2009

Item Overview

Description

Francesco Rosaspina (1762-1841) Autograph letter signed by one of the most famous and sought-after engravers of his day, first to hold a chair in engraving at the University of Fine Arts in Bologna, dated Bologna 29 dicembre 1828. Addressed to "Gaspare Weiss" of Berlin, regarding some work-related topics: "...Il Sig. Albini è così poco delicato della sua reputazione che essendo mio debitore di 300 scudi, è più di un anno che non mi risponde, perciò sono risoluto di non gettare più il tempo e le parole con chi non si fa scrupolo di meritare il nome di birbante...". Oblong 8vo., 1 p.

Artist or Maker

Payment & Shipping

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Shipping

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Auction Details

Autographs, Books & Engravings

by
Aste Bolaffi
December 04, 2009, 04:00 PM CET

via Cavour 17, Turin, Italy, 10123, IT

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

€1 - 9,999:23.0%
€10,000+:23.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
€0€499€25
€500€999€50
€1,000€1,999€100
€2,000€4,999€200
€5,000€9,999€500
€10,000€19,999€1,000
€20,000€49,999€2,000
€50,000€99,999€5,000
€100,000+€10,000

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Conditions of sale

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In case of dispute, the Law Courts of Torino shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Contract

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Payment

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Shipping

Upon request and when payment has been made in full by the Buyer, Bolaffi Ambassador Auctions shall have the lots packed and forwarded to the Buyer at his risk and expense. Buyers from abroad have also to pay duty and export taxes. SHIPPING WILL BE MADE WITHIN TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT

Buyers Premium

The Buyer shall pay a premium of 20% of the Hammer Price (the price at which a lot is knocked down) V.A.T. included.

Condition Reports

Aste Bolaffi Ambassador - Archaion s.r.l. guarantees the authenticity of each lot offered in this catalogue, without hidden defects unless otherwise stated. Any indication in terms of quality is not to be considered binding.