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Auction 147, Lot 581

"De Beyde Koningryken Juda en Israel…", Bachiene, Willem Albert

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 14.9 inches
49 x 37.8 cm
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This is a nice Biblical map of the kingdoms of Judea and Israel as they were during the reign of King Solomon. The map extends to include a large part of the Arabian Desert as well. Putti hold up the title cartouche and another adorns the distance scale. A large vignette depicts one of the battles of Solomon. Engraved by Jan van Jagen.

References: Laor #72; Poortman & Augusteijn #183.

Condition: A

A somewhat light impression on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/20/2013

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