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Auction 125, Lot 500

"Riga", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Baltic, Latvia

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 8.4 inches
26.2 x 21.3 cm
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A delightful bird's-eye plan of the Latvian city of Riga with numerous ships in the foreground. The key below the title locates fourteen churches and fortifications.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/24/2008

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