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Auction 177, Lot 487

"Tugium / Zug", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Zug, Switzerland

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.8 x 8.1 inches
32.5 x 20.6 cm
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This appealing view depicts Zug with intricate detail of its buildings and fortifications. A key at bottom right identifies four notable locations, including the late Gothic St. Oswald Church. Various vessels are shown in the waters of Lake Zug. The city's coat of arms appear at top.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #142.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with remnants of paper tape on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $85

Closed on 4/29/2020

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