Catalog Archive
Auction 128, Lot 14

"L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde Dresse et Dedie Anosseigneurs les Enfans de France…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13 x 8.6 inches
33 x 21.8 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This is a great graphic title sheet. The main scene depicts a busy dock with a battle and a sinking ship in the harbor. The title is flanked by allegorical scenes. The sheet was designed and engraved by N. Guerard.

References:

Condition: A

There are a couple small spots in blank margins, else fine.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 5/20/2009

Archived