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Auction 146, Lot 468

"De Uytrechtze Poort", Commelin, Isaac

Subject: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.4 x 10.4 inches
34 x 26.4 cm
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This copper engraved view shows one of the major gates into the old city of Amsterdam. The scene is filled with activity as a crowd enters into the city. A bridge spans a canal and two windmills appear in the distance. The title is on a ribbon-style cartouche.

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Condition: A

Attractive color on watermarked paper with some marginal soiling and damp stains at the top corners that do not enter into image.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Unsold

Closed on 9/4/2013

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