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Auction 201, Lot 487
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"Strasbourg, Ville Ancienne Celebre et Tres Fortisiee… / Strasburg, eine Uhralte Sehr Beruhmte u. nun auch Ungemein Fortisierte Statt…", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Strasbourg, France

Period: 1735 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19.2 inches
56.6 x 48.8 cm
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Superb bird's-eye plan of the fortifications for Strasbourg and the surrounding countryside. Below the map is a panoramic view of the great city with numerous buildings marked. The view is set in an elaborate border flanked by opposing allegorical vignettes of Bellona (Peace) on the left and Mercury and Ares, god of War, on the right.

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Condition: A

Full contemporary color on a clean sheet with a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 11/20/2024

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