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LODOVICO DOLCE
LIBRI DELLE OSSERVATIONI
Venice: 1562
title with woodcut device
D.L Cumming signature
Vellum binding
Size 3 by 5 1/3"
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Lodovico Dolce (1508/10–1568) was an Italian man of letters and theorist of painting.
He was a broadly based Venetian humanist and prolific author, translator, and editor; he is now mostly remembered for his Dialogue on Painting or L'Aretino (1557), and for his involvement in artistic controversies of the day.
He was a friend of Titian's, and often acted as in effect his public relations man.
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LIBRI DELLE OSSERVATIONI
Venice: 1562
title with woodcut device
D.L Cumming signature
Vellum binding
Size 3 by 5 1/3"
---------------------------
Lodovico Dolce (1508/10–1568) was an Italian man of letters and theorist of painting.
He was a broadly based Venetian humanist and prolific author, translator, and editor; he is now mostly remembered for his Dialogue on Painting or L'Aretino (1557), and for his involvement in artistic controversies of the day.
He was a friend of Titian's, and often acted as in effect his public relations man.
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $595.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1566 PINDARI OLYMPIA vellum bound ANTIQUE Pindarus GREEK & LATIN Poetry
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
$280
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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