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Auction 123, Lot 737

"Batavia", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Jakarta Indonesia

Period: 1705 (published)

Publication: Algemeene Weereldtbeschryving

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 7.3 inches
26.7 x 18.5 cm
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Fine view of the city of Jakarta as seen from the sea. Batavia was the principal trading port of the Dutch East India company and the harbor is shown filled with Dutch ships.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/20/2008

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