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Auction 138, Lot 857

"Tocht naer Nova Zemla in den Jaere MDXCVI", Luyken, Jan

Subject: Walrus Hunting

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.3 inches
34.3 x 26.2 cm
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This is a fascinating copper engraving depicts a battle between the crew of a small boat and a large walrus, with ships, polar bears, seals and whales in the background. The event took place on the Barentz expedition to locate a Northern passage to the East Indies in 1596.

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Condition: A

A few minor professional paper repairs in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/7/2011

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