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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 06-09-2025, 18:00 CET

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This detailed map titled Les Isles Britanniques shows England, Scotland, Ireland, and surrounding islands with intricate detail and geographic precision typical of d'Anville's work. The map features a beautiful decorative cartouche adorned with sea birds and classical figures, reflecting the elegance of 18th-century French cartography. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville was a renowned French cartographer celebrated for his rigorous scientific approach and dedication to accuracy, often revising traditional geographical knowledge with contemporary data. His maps greatly influenced European understanding of world geography during the Enlightenment. Artist or Maker:Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville Dimensions:Approx. 49 cm x 37 cm Medium:Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving Date:circa 1775 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782) – Map of the British Isles

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This finely detailed copperplate engraving shows the ancient known world according to classical geography, covering Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The map is richly annotated with place names and geographic features from antiquity, reflecting the scholarship of the Enlightenment period. Created under the auspices of the French prince Louis Philippe, this map exemplifies d'Anville’s reputation as one of the most precise and scholarly cartographers of his time. His works are celebrated for their accuracy and clarity, significantly influencing the development of modern cartography. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville was a renowned French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century, known for his rigorous approach to mapmaking and his ability to synthesize historical sources into accurate geographic representations. His contributions helped establish modern standards in cartography, and his maps remained authoritative references for many years. Artist or Maker:Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville Dimensions:54 cm x 77 cm Medium:Copperplate engraving Date:1763 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville  – Large Map of the Ancient Known World

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This detailed woodcut print, titled "Schleßtatt wie wann ein Dorff des heiligen Römischen Reichs oder dergleichen kleine Statt." (Sélestat as if a village of the Holy Roman Empire or similar small town), originates from Sebastian Münster's monumental work, "Cosmographia Universalis" (Universal Cosmography). Published in a 1552 edition, this panoramic view captures the city of Sélestat in France within a valley landscape, featuring a river, surrounding hills, and allegorical figures or banners in the sky. It exemplifies Renaissance-era city views, blending accurate topographical representation with artistic detail to document important European urban centers and their environments. The map is a testament to the fine craftsmanship of 16th-century woodcut printing. Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was a highly influential German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is best known for his "Cosmographia Universalis," first published in 1544, which was one of the earliest and most popular German-language descriptions of the world. Münster's work combined geographical and historical information with ethnographic details and city views, making it a foundational text in the development of modern geography and cartography. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 40 cm Medium: Woodcut Date: 1552 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Sélestat, France – Woodcut

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This woodcut map from a posthumous edition of Sebastian Münster's landmark work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed depiction of the Franconia region in Germany. The print illustrates the area's topographical features, including its cities, mountains, rivers, and forests. The map is a significant historical document, showcasing the 17th-century understanding of this region and reflecting the meticulous detail and artistic style characteristic of Münster's influential work. As a later edition, this print is a testament to the enduring influence of his publication. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 32 x 20 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1628&nbsp; Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Franconia and Adjacent Countries – Woodcut (1628)


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This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed depiction of Greece and the Balkan Peninsula. Titled in German, the print illustrates the region's coastlines, islands, mountains, and towns. The map is a significant historical document, showcasing the 16th-century understanding of this region and reflecting the meticulous detail and artistic style characteristic of Münster's influential work. This piece is a testament to the early modern period's efforts to create comprehensive and accurate world atlases. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 26 x 34 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544&nbsp; Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of New Greece with Other Adjacent Countries – Woodcut (1544)

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This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed and early depiction of the region of Transylvania. Titled in both German and Latin, the print illustrates the area's topographical features, including mountains, forests, and rivers, along with its towns and villages. The map is a significant historical document, showcasing the 16th-century understanding of this region and reflecting the meticulous detail and artistic style characteristic of Münster's influential work. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp;Dimensions: Approximately 26 x 34 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of the Transylvanian Country and also called Transylvania – Woodcut (1544)

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This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides an early depiction of the region of Slavonia. Titled in German, the print details the "Wendish Lands," showing a sprawling landscape that includes parts of modern-day Bosnia, Croatia, and other areas. The map is a significant historical document, illustrating the topographical understanding of the Balkans in the 16th century through the meticulous woodcut technique characteristic of Münster's work. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 26 x 34 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Slavonia or the Wendish Lands, through Bosnia, Croatia, etc. – Woodcut (1544)

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This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed view of Eastern Europe. Titled in German, the print depicts a sprawling landscape encompassing the regions of Hungary, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Wallachia, and Bulgaria. As a double-page folio, the map showcases the topographical detail and artistic style characteristic of 16th-century cartography, providing a significant historical document and a work of art from one of the era's most influential scholars. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 37 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544&nbsp; Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Hungary, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Wallachia, and Bulgaria – Woodcut (1544)

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This detailed woodcut print, titled "Obern Boden Statt und Bilder nach ihrer Gelegenhait das allerfleissigste Contrafact." (Upper Boden City and Pictures according to their location, most diligently depicted), originates from Sebastian Münster's monumental work, "Cosmographia Universalis" (Universal Cosmography). First appearing in the 1550 edition, this panoramic view captures the city of Obernburg am Main, nestled in a valley with hills, trees, and a river. Above the city, allegorical figures (angel-like beings) emerge from clouds, blending topographical representation with symbolic elements characteristic of Renaissance-era city views. Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was a highly influential German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is best known for his "Cosmographia Universalis," first published in 1544, which was one of the earliest and most popular German-language descriptions of the world. Münster's work combined geographical and historical information with ethnographic details and city views, making it a foundational text in the development of modern geography and cartography. The woodcuts in his Cosmographia were produced by various artists under his direction. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 40 cm Medium: Woodcut Date: 1550 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.