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Auction 104, Lot 507

"[Cadiz]", Orlers, Jan Jansz.

Subject: Spain

Period: 1612 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 8.8 inches
31 x 22.4 cm
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Bird's-eye view of the capture and sacking of Cadiz by an English fleet under the Earl of Essex, Lord Howard of Effingham and Francis Vere. The harbor is literally filled with ships engaged in battle. The plan of Cadiz is shown in bird's-eye form.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/10/2003

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