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Auction 198, Lot 482
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"Comitatus Glatz Authore Jona Sculteto", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Southern Poland

Period: 1644 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 16.4 inches
50.5 x 41.7 cm
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Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz (Klodzko) at center, attributed to the work of Jonas Scultetus (1540-1614). The forested region was renowned for its wild game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two large strapwork cartouches at bottom are surrounded by hunters and game animals. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2960:2.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with minor offsetting and light dampstains along the edges of the sheet, just entering the border at top left.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/19/2024

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