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Auction 177, Lot 544

"Mantova Mitt Dero Gegend nach P. Coronelli Vorstellung", Bodenehr, Gabriel

Subject: Mantua, Italy

Period: 1704 (published)

Publication: Atlas Curieux

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 6.8 inches
21.6 x 17.3 cm
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This lovely bird's-eye view shows the city of Mantua in the center of a lake, which made the city easier to defend. The surrounding countryside is filled with roads, towns, and rivers.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary color on a bright sheet of watermarked paper with a hint of toning along the centerfold and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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