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Auction 192, Lot 366

"Montagne de Potosi", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Potosi, Bolivia

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.9 x 5.6 inches
9.9 x 14.2 cm
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Great view of the famous mountain of silver, mined extensively by the Spanish in the 17th century. The view shows the mountain surrounded by the bustling village with merchants in the foreground. French text on verso.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET 1 A [675].

Condition: A

A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with minor marginal foxing.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $140

Closed on 4/26/2023

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