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Auction 88, Lot 244

"L'antichissima citta de Vangioni, hora Vuormatia situata al Rheno…", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Germany

Period: 1575 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
25.5 x 10 inches
64.8 x 25.4 cm
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Fabulous panoramic view of the city of Worms with its famous cathedral and many other grand buildings named. In the foreground are several depictions of people going about their daily activities, including fishermen, farmers, and horse-drawn teams pulling boats up the river. Coat of arms with a large dragon. Two sheets joined. Engraver's initials FSD in block.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $200

Closed on 10/2/1999

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