Catalog Archive
Auction 122, Lot 497
Print View

"Novissima et Accuratissima XVII Provinciarum Germaniae Inferioris Tabula", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 18.7 inches
54.6 x 47.5 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

A handsome map of the 17 Provinces of the Netherlands. The elegant title cartouche is surrounded by allegorical figures representing Fame, the goddess Athena, and historical figures. The key to the map is elaborate, with garlands, a coat of arms, and topped with the symbolic Lion of Belgium.

References:

Condition: B

A sound example with original color. The centerfold is toned with some areas of loss at the top that have been filled and reinforced with paper on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/5/2007

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

Read more about us...

Recent Articles

More...

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

© 2024 - All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Sitemap