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Auction 202, Lot 521

"Circuli Austriaci Pars Septentrionalis in qua Archiducatus Austriae et Ducatus Stiriae Accuratissime Divisi Ostenduntur", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Eastern Austria

Period: 1722 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.3 inches
57.9 x 49 cm
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This attractive engraving of eastern Austria is centered on the Danube river and locates key cities including Vienna, Linz and Steyr. The map extends south past Graz and displays hundreds of tiny villages, forests and mountains in profile. A decorative title cartouche is surrounded by putti, cherubs, a cornucopia, and two coats of arms. This is the fourth state, with the addition of the Covens & Mortier imprint beside the title cartouche.

References: Carhart #75.

Condition: A

A nice impression with contemporary outline color on a sturdy sheet with light soiling along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $190 - $220

Unsold

Closed on 2/12/2025

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