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278. "Transylvania" Map, by Johann Baptist Homann, Nürnberg, 1723
Starting price
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EUR 250
Sold
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EUR 300
Session
Tue, 7 October 2025 12:00
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Baptiste Homann (1664-1724) was a German engraver and cartographer born in Nürnberg. In 1702 he founded his own publishing house, and in 1715 he was appointed imperial geographer by Emperor Charles VI as a result of the success of his works. In the same year, he was also appointed a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. In 1716, Homann published his most important work, "The Great Atlas of the Whole World," of which this piece is a part, from an 1723 edition. In the upper left corner is a rich cartouche decorated with allegorical figures that includes the title and printing dates. Hand-colored copper engraving after printing.
Dimensions
width 61 cm, height 52 cm
Description
copper engraving, ribbed paper, manually colored
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Baptiste Homann (1664-1724) was a German engraver and cartographer born in Nürnberg. In 1702 he founded his own publishing house, and in 1715 he was appointed imperial geographer by Emperor Charles VI as a result of the success of his works. In the same year, he was also appointed a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. In 1716, Homann published his most important work, "The Great Atlas of the Whole World," of which this piece is a part, from an 1723 edition. In the upper left corner is a rich cartouche decorated with allegorical figures that includes the title and printing dates. Hand-colored copper engraving after printing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 61 cm, height 52 cm
Description
copper engraving, ribbed paper, manually colored
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