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live November 26 | 02:00 PM
Thomas Enchères et Expertises

108 - [Paris]

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Estimation

€200 - 300

Sale fees

24%

[Paris] G. BRAUN/ FR. HOGENBERG Lutetia, commonly known as Paris, the largest city in Gaul, is irrigated by the Seine, a navigable river (…). No place, no name, no date [circa 1572], engraved bird’s-eye view on copper (originally published in the *Civitates orbis terrarum*), fully hand-colored. Title (in Latin) in a cartouche surmounted by the coat of arms of Paris; in the lower left, a scene featuring three figures; in the lower right, a second cartouche with an allegorical poem in French; and finally, a text in Latin on the reverse. One corner formerly reinforced; otherwise in excellent condition. Dimensions: 42.3 x 53 cm Included is a separate sheet of Turgot’s map (Pont Neuf, Pont Saint-Michel, Notre Dame in the upper left). Old water stain.

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Auction details

Antique books, autographs, and various documents: Collection of Mr. L and others
Thursday, November 26
02:00 PM
96, avenue Félix-Geneslay
72000 Le Mans, France

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Thomas Enchères et Expertises +33 2 43 23 36 11 thomas@72encheres.com
On Drouot for 2 years avec More than 12,000 lots published

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