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Auction 157, Lot 422

"De Stadt Allegona, op 't Eylandt Groot Camaria, in den Jaare 1599 Vermeestert", Le Clerc, Jean

Subject: Canary Islands

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 10.4 inches
34.5 x 26.4 cm
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Scene of a battle for the town of Allegona (Las Palmas) on the island of Gran Canaria in the year 1599. This battle took place during the 80-years war between the Dutch and the Spanish.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with superb color on watermarked paper and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/4/2016

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