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Auction 107, Lot 463

"De Heylige en Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem, eerst Genaemt Salem", Savry, Jacob

Subject: Holy Land - Jerusalem

Period: 1648 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.2 x 13 inches
48.8 x 33 cm
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Colorful bird's-eye view of the ancient walled city with a key enclosed in a strapwork border locating all the major sites. Biblical scenes are shown on the hillside in the foreground including the crucifixion. Based on the map by Visscher of the same title.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #109.

Condition: B

Expert repair on centerfold with some minor soil in map.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/9/2004

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