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Auction 143, Lot 655

"Fanar nel' Arcipelago", Peeters, Jacques

Subject: Phanar, Turkey

Period: 1680 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 4 inches
26.2 x 10.2 cm
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A lovely panoramic view of Phanar, or Fanar, a neighborhood midway up the Golden Horn, within the district of Fatih in Istanbul. This view appeared in Peeters' rare set of views of the Ottoman Empire, the Holy Land and other places around the Mediterranean. Engraved by Lucas Vorsterman.

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Condition: B+

Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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