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Auction 116, Lot 553

"A View of the Country Round about Geneva", Anon.

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1687 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.3 x 7.6 inches
36.3 x 19.3 cm
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This attractive view of Geneva and vicinity covers the villages and roads on the southwest end of Lake Geneva. The view is oriented with north in the lower left corner by a large compass rose. The title in enclosed in a ribbon-style cartouche.

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Condition: A

Narrow right side margin.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $425

Closed on 9/20/2006

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