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"De Stadt Cairus", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1636 (circa)

Publication: Description de L’ Afrique

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.5 x 9.2 inches
34.3 x 23.4 cm

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Striking copper engraving providing a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding countryside, which includes a depiction of the pyramids. The foreground is filled with travelers, donkeys, camels and oxen. The view was copied from the Braun and Hogenberg view of 1552.

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Condition: A

Fine sharp impression. Small tear in upper right corner caused by hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Unsold

Closed on 6/9/2004

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"De Stadt Cairus", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1636 (circa)

Publication: Description de L’ Afrique

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.5 x 9.2 inches
34.3 x 23.4 cm

Striking copper engraving providing a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding countryside, which includes a depiction of the pyramids. The foreground is filled with travelers, donkeys, camels and oxen. The view was copied from the Braun and Hogenberg view of 1552.

References:

Condition: A

Fine sharp impression. Small tear in upper right corner caused by hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Unsold

Closed on 6/9/2004

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"De Stadt Cairus", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1636 (circa)

Publication: Description de L’ Afrique

Color: Black & White

Size:

13.5 x 9.2 inches34.3 x 23.4 cm

Striking copper engraving providing a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding countryside, which includes a depiction of the pyramids. The foreground is filled with travelers, donkeys, camels and oxen. The view was copied from the Braun and Hogenberg view of 1552.

References:

Condition: A

Fine sharp impression. Small tear in upper right corner caused by hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Unsold

Closed on 6/9/2004

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13.5 x 9.2 inches
34.3 x 23.4 cm