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Auction 140, Lot 704

"Constantinople", Tardieu, Pierre Francois

Subject: Istanbul, Turkey

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 14.8 inches
45.2 x 37.6 cm
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This bird's-eye plan of Constantinople identifies 86 locations with a key at top right. Churches, mosques, palaces, and even a Turkish cemetery are identified. Relief is shown with hachure. A compass rose orients north to the top right.

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Condition: B+

There are two tiny holes in image at right, and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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