Old World Auctions - Auction 136 - Lot 734 - Colonies Francaises (en Afrique)

Go to Advanced Search

Catalog Archive

Auction 136, Lot 734

Print View

"Colonies Francaises (en Afrique)", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Africa - French Colonies

Period: 1843 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.8 x 11.7 inches
42.7 x 29.7 cm

Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustre" and "Atlas Universel Illustre" are among the last decorative atlases published. The maps are all lavishly illustrated with scenes of the countryside, products and activities indigenous to the region.

Fine, decorative map of the French colonies in Senegal and Madagascar surrounded by vignettes of the lush landscapes, natives, an elephant and several other indigenous animals. This map was illustrated by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur.

References:

Condition: A

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 6/1/2011

Archived

About Us

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

General Info

Contact Info

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

Current Auction

Past and Future

Buy

Sell

Account Info

For Bidders

For Consignors

"Colonies Francaises (en Afrique)", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Africa - French Colonies

Period: 1843 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.8 x 11.7 inches
42.7 x 29.7 cm

Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustre" and "Atlas Universel Illustre" are among the last decorative atlases published. The maps are all lavishly illustrated with scenes of the countryside, products and activities indigenous to the region.

Fine, decorative map of the French colonies in Senegal and Madagascar surrounded by vignettes of the lush landscapes, natives, an elephant and several other indigenous animals. This map was illustrated by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur.

References:

Condition: A

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 6/1/2011

Archived

About Us

Recent Articles

General Info

Contact Info

Current Auction

Past and Future

Buy

Sell

Account Info

For Bidders

For Consignors

"Colonies Francaises (en Afrique)", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Africa - French Colonies

Period: 1843 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.8 x 11.7 inches42.7 x 29.7 cm

Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustre" and "Atlas Universel Illustre" are among the last decorative atlases published. The maps are all lavishly illustrated with scenes of the countryside, products and activities indigenous to the region.

Fine, decorative map of the French colonies in Senegal and Madagascar surrounded by vignettes of the lush landscapes, natives, an elephant and several other indigenous animals. This map was illustrated by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur.

References:

Condition: A

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 6/1/2011

Archived

About Us

Recent Articles

General Info

Contact Info

16.8 x 11.7 inches
42.7 x 29.7 cm