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Auction 101, Lot 512

"Afbeeldinge vande twee Bloedige Zeeslagen…", Anon.

Subject: Ships

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 6.8 inches
29.2 x 17.3 cm
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Copper engraving of the bloody naval battle on June 14, 1673 between England and France on the one side and the Netherlands on the other. In Dutch history this war is known as the Third English Sea-War, as all battles were fought on the high seas. The scene is filled with ships with the title in ribbon form.

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Condition: B

Light overall toning with a few very tiny spots of foxing and printer's crease.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/4/2002

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