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Auction 120, Lot 716

"Ierusalem", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem

Period: 1677 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
27.8 x 11 inches
70.6 x 27.9 cm
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Striking panoramic view of ancient Jerusalem as seen from the east after Wenceslas Hollar, filled with detail of important building and locations with a numbered key of 52 places in Dutch and Latin. The foreground is filled with lively figures approaching and leaving the city. Printed on two joined sheets.

References: Laor #999.

Condition: B+

Sharp impression and attractive color. There are some extraneous outer folds that have been reinforced on the verso with paper. A marginal tear has been properly repaired in the lower margin.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold for: $300

Closed on 7/18/2007

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