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Auction 125, Lot 4

"[Theatrum Europaeum]", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Frontispiece

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 11.5 inches
17.8 x 29.2 cm
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A fine allegorical engraving centered on a victorious Europa sitting astride Zeus in the form of a bull.

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Condition: A

Fine color with gold highlights.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/24/2008

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