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Auction 130, Lot 601

"La Grece, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations…", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Greece

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.8 inches
30 x 22.4 cm
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This is a detailed map of Greece, the islands of the Aegean Sea, and the adjacent coastline of Turkey. The pictorial cartouche includes a Tarentine horseman slaying both a lion and the Greek goddess Artemis.

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Condition: A

Faint toning on centerfold, still very good.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/2/2009

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