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Auction 196, Lot 479

"Portugalliae et Algarbiae Regna", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1695 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 18.1 inches
56.6 x 46 cm
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This decorative map is filled with impressive detail of Portugal with mountains, forests, rivers, roads, cities, fortifications, and villages all carefully located, with a legend at top left. Numerous ships sail in the ocean, and the map is further embellished with two superb cartouches, including a title cartouche featuring Portugal's royal arms held aloft by putti.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression with modern coloring on a lightly toned sheet that has been backed in archival tissue to repair short centerfold separations at top and bottom. There are dampstains along the sides of the sheet and chips in the corners of the sheet.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/7/2024

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