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Auction 172, Lot 514

"Illyricum Occidentis. Cuj. 9 Partes IV. Rhaetia, Noricum, Pannonia, et Illyris Provinciae IX...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Southeastern Europe

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 16.3 inches
52.8 x 41.4 cm
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This elegantly engraved map shows Switzerland, Northern Italy, Austria, Hungary, and the western part of the Balkan peninsula. It features province and city names from the era of the Roman Empire and includes some nice topographical detail. There is an ornate title cartouche at bottom left. Engraved by Louis Cordier.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary color on a clean, bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark and minor toning along the top edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/17/2019

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