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Auction 114, Lot 386

"Hoeckelum", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication: Toonneel der Steden

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6 inches
22.9 x 15.2 cm
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Charming bird's eye plan of the city on the banks of the Linge River. A canal surrounds the city and in the foreground are boats in the river and farm animals in pastures. Strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Trimmed from a folio sheet with Dutch text on verso.

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Condition: A

Light damp stain in blank margin.

Estimate: $130 - $160

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/1/2006

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