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Auction 117, Lot 559

"Lindoia citta insulare circondata con acque di laguna", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Germany

Period: 1560 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 10.5 inches
35.6 x 26.7 cm
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Lovely view of the city of Lindau, that was built in the middle of Lake Constance. Mountains, castles and villages are depicted on the far side of the lake. There are many rivers shown emptying into the lake, and it is full of small ships traversing it. A very attractive and decorative sheet with coat of arms and the key to locations contained in cartouches at bottom. Italian text on verso.

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Condition: B

Some toning on centerfold with a couple of light spots.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $130

Closed on 12/6/2006

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