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Auction 125, Lot 808

"De Tygers Graft op Batavia", Nieuhoff, Johann

Subject: Jakarta, Indonesia

Period: 1682 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.8 x 10.6 inches
35.1 x 26.9 cm
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View of the Tiger's Canal in Jakarta. The Dutch capital of Batavia was laid out in typical Dutch style with high narrow houses facing the street and the canal. The Tiger's Canal was deemed the most attractive of the city's canals and was the home of the city's most prominent families.

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Condition: A

Professional paper repairs in lower margin, not affecting image.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/24/2008

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