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Auction 114, Lot 413

"Provincia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: L'Epitome du Theatre de L'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.5 x 3.5 inches
11.4 x 8.9 cm
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Miniature version of Ortelius' map of Provence with the cities of Avignon, Marseille and Nice. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B

Original color with a large stain possibly from oxidation. Paper is still sound.

Estimate: $90 - $110

Sold for: $45

Closed on 3/1/2006

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