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1562 LODOVICO DOLCE LIBRI DELLE OSSERVATIONI ANTIQUE 16TH CENTURY VELLUM BINDING - LODOVICO DOLCE 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 make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.