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Auction 113, Lot 369

"Het veroveren der Stadt Allegona in 't eylandt groot Canaria, in den Jaere MDXCIX", Le Clerc, Jean

Subject: Canary Islands

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.4 inches
34.3 x 26.4 cm
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Scene of a battle for the town of Allegona (Las Palmas) on the island of Gran Canaria in the year 1599. This battle took place during the 80-years war between the Dutch and the Spanish.

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Condition: A

Lightly toned with a few spots in blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/7/2005

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