Lot 77 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
La Hypnerotomachia di Poliphilio. Venice: sons of Aldus Manutius, 1545
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- Estimate
- £20,000–£30,000 hammer ≈ $27,164–$40,745
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 9 July 2025
- Dimensions
- 291 x 195mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3147317
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Francesco Colonna, La Hypnerotomachia di Poliphilio. Venice: sons of Aldus Manutius, 1545. Christie's, 9 Jul 2025, lot 77. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3147317.
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Francesco Colonna, La Hypnerotomachia di Poliphilio. Venice: sons of Aldus Manutius, 1545. Christie's, 9 Jul 2025, lot 77. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3147317.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco Colonna | Hypnerotomachie... Paris, [Louis Blaubloom] pour Jacques Ker | $36,348 | Sotheby's, Oct 2024 | |
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