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Auction 194, Lot 470

"Dioecese de l'Evesche d'Orleans", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Central France

Period: 1653 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Particulieres de la France

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 16.6 inches
52.8 x 42.2 cm
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This lovely map is centered approximately on the city of Orleans, extending west to Blois and east to Nemours and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire. The map shows the Loire River, hundreds of tiny towns, and the Briare Canal, one of the oldest canals in France. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche featuring bunches of grapes. Engraved by J. Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON VI [48].

Condition: A

A nice impression with contemporary outline color and later wash color, on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark. There is minor soiling and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/13/2023

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