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Auction 120, Lot 586

"Ratzebourg Ville d'Allemagne du Cercle de la Basse Saxe et du Duche de Lawenbourg…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Germany

Period: 1705 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.4 x 7 inches
23.9 x 17.8 cm
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This view depicts the assault on Ratzeburg by King Christian V of Denmark in August of 1693. Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV's court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth century.

References: Pollak #21, p. 40.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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