We offer in this sale Old Master Prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern &amp; contemporary Fine Prints.

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This auction features a selection of rare copper-plate engravings by Theodor de Bry, unique prints by Frederick de Wit and woodcuts by Georg Rüxner, as well as anatomical illustrations by Giulio Casseri. You'll also discover superb works by Crispijn De Passe II and Giovanni Maria Terreni. Additionally, there are modern &amp; contemporary prints by Alexander Calder, Bram Van Velde and Magnus Dahl&nbsp;and distinctive maps from Tobias Konrad Lotter, Robert de Vaugondy and Homann Heirs.

Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings, 99 Lots

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DescriptionOld coloured antique map of the region around Parma by Homann Heirs. Shows the area of Italy between Pavia and Reggio Emilia with Parma, Cremona and Piacenza. Below a beautiful title cartouche and a plan of Parma and Piacenza. Unframed Artist / Maker / Publisher Homann Heirs MediumEngraving Date1731

Homann Heirs - “Status Parmensis” - Map of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 


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Description"Partie Meridionale Du Royaume De Portugal..."Nice example of the first edition of De Vaugondy's map of the southern part of Portugal.Lisbon and the Barra da Lisboa are prominently featured. Several hundred towns are shown. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) and Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786) were influential figures in the realm of 18th-century French cartography. Originating from Paris, their contributions to mapmaking were significant during an era of expansive geographical exploration. Artist or MakerGilles Robert de Vaugondy MediumEngraving Date1751

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy - Map of the southern part of Portugal

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Description”L’Italia” Hand-coloured copper-engraved map by Robert de Vaugondy on the Mercator projection. Derived from "Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement pour l'instruction de la Jeunesse" or ("A New Portable Atlas Designed Primarily for the Instruction of Youth"). With original outline color showing the territories associated with the four major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism. Attractive cartography reflects the latest discoveries of explorers of the late 18th century. Artist of MakerRobert de Vaugondy MediumCopper engraving Date1806