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Auction 111, Lot 327

"Mauritiopolis", Montanus/Dapper

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1673 (circa)

Publication: Die Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld

Color: Black & White

Size:
21 x 10.3 inches
53.3 x 26.2 cm
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Panorama of Mauritsstaad with a lively scene in the foreground of European merchants trading with the native people. Saints and putti hold aloft the title banner. On two joined sheets, as issued.

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Condition: B

Toned on centerfold with old paper repairs on folds. Presentable as is, but would benefit from cleaning and replacement of repairs.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $240

Closed on 6/8/2005

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