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Auction 190, Lot 561

"Hierusalem", Hooghe, Romain de

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.1 x 12 inches
38.4 x 30.5 cm
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Solomon's Temple dominates this bird's-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem. The plan is largely imaginary, but amazingly detailed. The title cartouche is contained in a banner held aloft by angels. This is the second state with keyed legends flanking the title banner and Dutch text on verso.

References: Laor #1044; Poortman & Augusteijn #156.

Condition: A

A nice impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet and an archivally repaired tear that enters 1" into image at bottom center.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 11/16/2022

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