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Auction 143, Lot 678

"Civitas Hierusalem", Camocio, Giovanni Francesco

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1570 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 7.5 inches
26.7 x 19.1 cm
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This is a very rare Italian plan of Jerusalem based on Ligorio Pirro's plan. The city is seen from the west and at bottom are elevations of the Holy Sepulcher and the Chapel of Bethlehem. At center is a key to 16 sites within the view.

References: Laor #983.

Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with a short, archivally repaired tear in an unengraved area under the title, and light printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/13/2013

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