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Auction 152, Lot 441

"Le Duche de Luxembourg, Divise en Ses Quartiers. A l'Usage de Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne...", Jaillot/Mortier

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.6 x 19.5 inches
59.9 x 49.5 cm
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This large, handsome map is focused on the area between the Meuse and Moselle rivers, showing in minutely engraved detail the area from Charleroy and Atigny in the west to Hildesheim and Thionville in the east. The map is decorated with an allegorical cartouche featuring Minerva, angels, and cherubs.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with original color, a few faint stains, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 2" into map at bottom.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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