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Auction 159, Lot 473
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"Andaluzia", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Southern Spain

Period: 1601 (published)

Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.6 x 3.4 inches
11.7 x 8.6 cm
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Miniature map covering the region surrounding Seville decorated with a tiny ship and sea monster. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #6110:333.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with a professionally repaired chip at top right, just outside of image.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/14/2016

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