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Auction 136, Lot 441

"Ostium Flumines Paraybae", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 11.2 inches
34.3 x 28.4 cm
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This is van der Aa's reissue of Montanus' view of the fort on the Brazilian coast. The busy scene is filled with fishermen, shepherds and merchants loading their wagons.

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Condition: B+

Nice wide margins. Some toning on the centerfold.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/1/2011

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