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Auction 89, Lot 268

"Beschreibung der Horns Insul",

Subject: South America

Period: 1601-34 (circa)

Publication: Grand Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6 inches
20.3 x 15.2 cm
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Interesting view of a Dutch ship anchored in the bay at Cape Horne on Tierre del Fuego. Native peoples line the banks and there is a battle raging between the natives and the explorers in a row boat. Color appears quite old. Some faint age toning.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $325

Closed on 12/8/1999

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