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Auction 96, Lot 512

"De Zeeslagh der Noordt Hollanders tegens den Graef van Bossu, op den 11 en 12 van October in den Jaere 1573", Luyken, Jan

Subject: Ships

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.5 inches
34.3 x 26.7 cm
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Lively scene of a sea battle between the Dutch and the Count of Bossu. The sea is filled with ships, lifeboats and billowing smoke and the city of Enkhuizen is visible in the background. In the foreground are two small boats full of men engaged in hand-to-hand combat.

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Condition: A

Some light foxing in margins and on verso. Image very crisp.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $425

Closed on 9/12/2001

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