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Auction 131, Lot 753

"Constantinople Ville de Romanie et Capitale de l'Empire des Turcs", Crepy, (Family)

Subject: Istanbul, Turkey

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 8 inches
31 x 20.3 cm
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This is a reduced version of a very scarce view of the incredible skyline of Constantinople as viewed across the Bosphorus. A key at bottom identifies the most important palaces and mosques. The view was engraved by Aveline, as was the larger edition that was also published by Crepy.

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Condition: A

Minor soil in the blank margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/17/2010

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