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Auction 147, Lot 524

"Plan de la Ville de Rome", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Rome, Italy

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Curieux

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 9 inches
30 x 22.9 cm
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This bird's-eye plan of Rome provides a fine view of the city, its expansive walls and the surrounding countryside. The Vatican with St. Peters and its beautiful gardens is visible at lower left, and the famous aqueducts are depicted below the cartouche. A compass rose orients the chart with north to the left and two extensive keys identify the important sites.

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Condition: A

A small chip in bottom blank margin has been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $230

Closed on 11/20/2013

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