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190. "Map 'Roman Empire, East (includes the Black Sea basin)', by Nicolas Sanson (considered the father of French cartography), Paris, 1637, rare collectible piece"
Starting price
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EUR 150
Session
Wed, 1 July 2026 19:00
0 Zile, 18 Ore, 35 Minute
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Nicholas Sanson (1600–1667), often nicknamed "the father of French cartography", transformed geography from a decorative art into a scientific discipline, emphasizing accuracy, measurements, and reliable sources. Throughout his career, he created over 300 maps, renowned for their airy style and for the thorough research that underpinned them. His detailed maps of Europe, the Americas, and the whole world had a major influence, contributing to shaping geographical knowledge in the 17th century. Sanson's work laid the foundation for subsequent generations of cartographers and established France as a first-rate center for cartographic innovation. Sanson was the main person responsible for moving the center of production and cartographic excellence from Amsterdam to Paris in the late seventeenth century.
Dimensions
width 60 cm, height 44 cm
Description
copper engraving, striped paper, hand colored, 60.00x44.00
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Nicholas Sanson (1600–1667), often nicknamed "the father of French cartography", transformed geography from a decorative art into a scientific discipline, emphasizing accuracy, measurements, and reliable sources. Throughout his career, he created over 300 maps, renowned for their airy style and for the thorough research that underpinned them. His detailed maps of Europe, the Americas, and the whole world had a major influence, contributing to shaping geographical knowledge in the 17th century. Sanson's work laid the foundation for subsequent generations of cartographers and established France as a first-rate center for cartographic innovation. Sanson was the main person responsible for moving the center of production and cartographic excellence from Amsterdam to Paris in the late seventeenth century.
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 60 cm, height 44 cm
Description
copper engraving, striped paper, hand colored, 60.00x44.00
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