Abraham Ortelius, Maps of France and Italy, Group of 2
Dimensions
sight (each): 14 1/4 x 20 inches
Estimate:
$500 -
$800
Price Realized:
$344
Includes buyer's premium
About this Lot
Description
one map inscribed Galliae Regni Potentiss. Nova Descriptio, Ioanne Ioliveto Auctore, depicting France in the second half of the 16th century as surveyed by Jean Jolivet (Joannes Joliuetus), published by Ortelius in various editions of the Theatrum from 1570 to 1612
the other map inscribed Italiae Novissima Descriptio Auctore Iacobo Castaldo Pedemontano, depicting Italy as surveyed by Giacomo Gastaldi publushed by Ortelius in the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in 1570
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Frame Information
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frame dimensions (each): 23 1/2 x 29 1/4 x 1 inches, wood frame with glazing
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Provenance
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The Estate of James W. Sykes
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Condition
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in overall good condition, each with vertical center fold, and some minor foxing/toning