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Auction 108, Lot 388

"Gravelinge attaccato dalle Armi Francesi sotto il Maresciallo della Ferte Senererra…", Anon.

Subject: France

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 11.6 inches
38.1 x 29.5 cm
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Bird's-eye plan of Gravelines showing the attack from the French army under the command of the great Marshal Turenne during the Anglo-Spanish War in 1658. An inset provides a large view of the region and its fortifications. Embellished with weaponry, ships and a vignettes of a scouting party of musketeers.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $140

Closed on 9/29/2004

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