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Auction 112, Lot 310
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"Vetus Mexico", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1671 (circa)

Publication: De Neiuwe en Onbekende Weereld

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11.3 inches
35.6 x 28.7 cm
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Panoramic view of the city of Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest. The city is built in the middle of a large lake with bridges connecting it to the surrounding countryside. Important buildings are identified with lettered key. In the foreground numerous native and Spanish activities are depicted along the road.

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Condition: A

Remnants of brown paper hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold for: $190

Closed on 9/28/2005

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