Lot 51

Abraham Ortelius, Maps of France and Italy, Group of 2

Estimate: $500 - $800

Price Realized: $344 Includes buyer's premium

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Lot 51
Abraham Ortelius, Maps of France and Italy, Group of 2
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
Details
sight (each): 14 1/4 x 20 inches
Provenance
The Estate of James W. Sykes
Condition
in overall good condition, each with vertical center fold, and some minor foxing/toning


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Frame Information
frame dimensions (each): 23 1/2 x 29 1/4 x 1 inches, wood frame with glazing
Contact Information
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