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Auction 104, Lot 505

"Antequera", Braun & Hogenberg

Subject: Spain

Period: 1575 (circa)

Publication: Civitates orbis terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.7 x 14 inches
50 x 35.6 cm
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Superb engraving by George Hoefnagle of the Andulasian city of Antequera located north of Málaga. In the foreground are two figures resting by a huge earthenware storage jar.

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Condition: B

Overall very fine except for two tiny holes along centerfold. Margins slightly trimmed with framer's tape all around from a previous framing.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/10/2003

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