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Auction 195, Lot 513

"Arena Martis in Belgio, qua Provinciae X. Catholicae Inferioris Germaniae cum Vicinis Episcopatibus, Coloniensi et Leodiensi...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1716 (circa)

Publication: Grosser Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19.2 inches
56.6 x 48.8 cm
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A detailed map of Belgium and parts of Holland, France and Germany showing the territories occupied by the French, English, Dutch and Austrians with color keyed at left. The drape-style title cartouche at top left includes a soldier and two river gods. A secondary cartouche at lower right features two lions guarding a miniature panoramic view of Lüttich (Liege) under bombardment.

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Condition: A

Fine impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a tiny centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/15/2023

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