The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
22. Map of the World (planiglobe), by Giambattista Albrizzi, Venice, 1740, rare, collector’s item,
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.000
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.200
Session
Thu, 17 November 2022 19:00
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Albrizzi’s beautiful world map is one of the most interesting and decorative maps of the world appearing in the atlas "Atlante novissimo". Map of the world with two hemispheres and allegorical figures of the four continents in the corners. The map includes a finely executed armillary sphere, the explorer's trails, the unknown North-West coast of America, incomplete projections of Australia (still attached to New Guinea) and New Zealand, the conjectural Asian land extending towards Alaska, and many other misconceptions and cartographic projections.
Dimensions
width 48 cm, height 37 cm, custom 37 Ã 48 cm
Description
hand-coloured copper engraving, striped paper
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Albrizzi’s beautiful world map is one of the most interesting and decorative maps of the world appearing in the atlas "Atlante novissimo". Map of the world with two hemispheres and allegorical figures of the four continents in the corners. The map includes a finely executed armillary sphere, the explorer's trails, the unknown North-West coast of America, incomplete projections of Australia (still attached to New Guinea) and New Zealand, the conjectural Asian land extending towards Alaska, and many other misconceptions and cartographic projections.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 48 cm, height 37 cm, custom 37 Ã 48 cm
Description
hand-coloured copper engraving, striped paper
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