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Auction 120, Lot 708

"De Beyde Koningryken Juda en Israel…", Bachiene, Willem Albert

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 14.75 inches
48 x 37.5 cm
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This is a nice biblical map of the kingdoms of Judea and Israel as they were during the reign of King Solomon. The map extends to include a large part of the Arabian desert as well. Putti hold up the title cartouche and another adorns the distance scale. A large vignette depicts one of the one of the battles of Solomon. Engraved by Jan van Jagen.

References: Laor #72; Poortman & Augusteijn #183.

Condition: A

Old repair on bottom fold, not affecting map.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold for: $180

Closed on 7/18/2007

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