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Auction 191, Lot 618
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"Effigies Ant. Romae ex Vestigiis Aedificior Ruin Testimonto Vet. Autorum...", Halma, Francois

Subject: Rome, Italy

Period: 1704 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 12 inches
44.2 x 30.5 cm
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This bird's-eye view of ancient Rome focuses on monuments and archaeological sites found in and around the city. This view is based on Pirro Ligorio's famous map of 1552. Ligorio, an architect, painter and antiquarian, attempted to re-create a full picture of ancient Rome during the reign of Caesar Augustus.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet and narrow side margins, as issued.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/8/2023

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