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Auction 157, Lot 593

"L'Idee Generale du Conclave de l'Exaltation des Papes, de Leur Pompe Funebre, et des Differentes Iuridictions de la Cour de Rome", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Rome, Italy

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 13.1 inches
43.9 x 33.3 cm
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This fascinating decorative chart features a bird's-eye plan of the Vatican, a view of the Basilica of Saint Peter, the Assembly of the Conclave in the Vatican, and six interior views, accompanied by historical notes.

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Condition: A

A clean and bright example with a crisp impression on watermarked paper. There is minor toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 5/4/2016

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