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Auction 140, Lot 389

"Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula", Hondius/Schenk & Valck

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1708 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 14.8 inches
48.3 x 37.6 cm
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Magnificent depiction of Brazil with north oriented to the right by a handsome compass rose. The map is inset with two regions of Dutch interest in the area: Baja de Todos los Sanctos and Pernambuco. The interior is bereft of geographical information except for largely imaginary rivers and forests. Instead the region is filled with dramatic scenes of the indigenous people, including warfare and cannibalism, and some curious wildlife. The hereditary captaincies established by the Portuguese are noted along the coastline. The decorative title cartouche is flanked by a native family and the seas are adorned with sailing ships, a sea monster and a compass rose.

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Condition: B+

Wide margins with a few minor spots of foxing and light stains.

Estimate: $800 - $950

Sold for: $600

Closed on 5/23/2012

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