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Auction 131, Lot 860

"Het Koninklykhof, met een gedeelte der Stadt Marokko (second title] Le Palais et une partie de la ville de Maroc", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: Northwestern Africa, Morocco

Period: 1661 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.1 inches
34.3 x 25.7 cm
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This is a great view of the walled city of Morocco with numerous people, camels and horses on the road leading to the city's gate. In the foreground water haulers work the water well. The title is in French and Dutch as is the legend locating eleven important buildings including the palace.

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Condition: A

Nice example with good impression and full margins. A few small marginal spots, otherwise fine.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/17/2010

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