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Auction 188, Lot 444

"Comitatus Burgundiae tam in Praecipuas Ejus Praefecturas quam in Minores Earundem Balliviatus Aliasq Ditiones Subjacentes et Insertas Distincte Divisus", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Eastern France

Period: 1685 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.2 x 22.3 inches
46.2 x 56.6 cm
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This beautiful map of the Burgundy area, best known for its famous wines, features prominently engraved mountains, forests, and fortifications. It extends to include Geneva. There is a decorative dedication to William III of Great Britain at top left, accompanied by the royal coat of arms. At bottom right there is an elaborate title cartouche with the French coat of arms and numerous allegorical figures, among them a putto with a bunch of grapes and the female personification of Renown. The key identifies major towns and cities of various sizes, abbeys, priories, regions ruled by William III, and more.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary color. There is a tiny hole in the map image only visible when held to light.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/22/2022

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