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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 13-09-2025, 18:00 CET

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This woodcut engraving, with its title in old German, "Die Statte Freyburg in Bryßgaw...," provides a detailed bird's-eye view of the city of Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany. The double-page print illustrates the city's oval layout, its surrounding defensive walls, and the intricate network of streets and buildings within. The engraving includes a detailed, numbered key below that identifies various landmarks. This work is a plate from Sebastian Münster's seminal work, "Cosmographia," a landmark publication of the Renaissance that documented the known world through text, maps, and city views. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and author. His most famous work, "Cosmographia," was one of the earliest and most influential descriptions of the world in the German language. The book's detailed woodcut illustrations were highly valued and played a crucial role in shaping the European understanding of geography during the 16th century. Heinrich Tube was one of the engravers who contributed to the woodcuts in this influential publication. Artist or Maker: After Sebastian Münster; engraved by Heinrich Tube Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 38 cm Medium: Woodcut Engraving Date: c. 1570 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 Munster (1488–1552) – The City of Freiburg in Breisgau (Germany) – Woodcut Engraving (c. 1570)

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This woodcut engraving, with its title in old German, "Der herlichen und berühmpteren Statt Meissen...," provides a detailed panoramic view of the city of Meissen, Germany. The double-page print illustrates the city's prominent castle and cathedral complex overlooking the river Elbe. The engraving also features two coats of arms and a large scroll with a Latin title, "MISENA HERVNNDRORUM VRBS." This work is a plate from Sebastian Münster's seminal work, "Cosmographia," a landmark publication of the Renaissance that documented the known world through text, maps, and city views. TSebastian Münster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and author. His most famous work, "Cosmographia," was one of the earliest and most influential descriptions of the world in the German language. The book's detailed woodcut illustrations were highly valued and played a crucial role in shaping the European understanding of geography during the 16th century. Artist or Maker: After Sebastian Münster Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 38 cm Medium: Woodcut Engraving Date: c. 1570 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 Munster (1488–1552) – The Famous City of Meissen (Germany) – Woodcut Engraving (c. 1570)

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This engraving, titled "THEATRUM MARCELLI VBI NUNC PALATIUM SABELLORUM," presents a detailed view of the Theater of Marcellus in Rome. The print illustrates the ancient Roman structure as it appeared in the early 17th century, with the Renaissance-era Savelli Palace built directly into its surviving arcades. The print includes a detailed street scene with horse-drawn carriages and figures, providing a sense of everyday life. This work is from Giacomo Lauro's celebrated series "Antiquae Urbis Splendor," which documented the transformation and continuity of Rome's architectural landmarks over time. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver and publisher active in Rome during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his extensive series of topographical engravings, "Antiquae Urbis Splendor," which chronicled the ancient and contemporary landmarks of Rome. His works are highly regarded for their detailed and historically accurate depictions of the city's architecture and urban landscape during the early Baroque period. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm Medium: Engraving Date: c. 1620 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.

Giacomo Lauro (c. 1550–1630) – Theater of Marcellus with the Savelli Palace – Engraving (c. 1620)

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This engraving, titled "PANTHEON VVIGO ROTONDA," provides a detailed view of the iconic Pantheon in Rome. The print illustrates the temple's magnificent dome and portico, surrounded by other buildings of the period, a central fountain, and various figures in the foreground. The Latin inscription at the bottom describes its history. This work is a plate from Giacomo Lauro's celebrated series "Antiquae Urbis Splendor," which was a key visual record of ancient and contemporary Roman landmarks. It offers a historical glimpse of the Pantheon and the surrounding Piazza della Rotonda during the early 17th century. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver and publisher active in Rome during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his extensive series of topographical engravings, "Antiquae Urbis Splendor," which chronicled the ancient and contemporary landmarks of Rome. His works are highly regarded for their detailed and historically accurate depictions of the city's architecture and urban landscape during the early Baroque period. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm Medium: Engraving Date: c. 1620 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.

Giacomo Lauro (c. 1550–1630) – The Pantheon, Also Known as the Rotunda – Engraving (c. 1620)


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An engraving on a single sheet, presenting four separate studies of animals arranged vertically. Each illustration is titled in old German script, identifying the animals as "Der Dachs." (The Badger), "Der Biber." (The Beaver), "Der Fisch Otter." (The Otter), and "Der Marder." (The Marten). The prints are rendered with detailed line work and shading, showing each animal in a naturalistic pose on a simple ground. This plate originates from a major early 18th-century treatise on hunting and serves as a historical record of animal species relevant to hunting and forestry of the period. Hans Friedrich von Fleming was a German nobleman and courtier who served as a Master of the Royal Hunt in the court of Saxony. He is best known as the author of "Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger" (The Complete German Hunter), a comprehensive and influential work on hunting and forestry. His book, published in multiple volumes, was a landmark in the history of hunting literature, providing detailed information and illustrations on game, hunting methods, and dogs. Artist or Maker: Hans Friedrich von Fleming Dimensions: Approximately 32 x 20 cm Medium: Engraving Date: 1719-1724 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.

Hans Friedrich von Fleming (1679–1731) – Studies of Hunting and Wild Animals: Badger, Beaver, Otter, and Marten – Engraving (1719-1724)

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This hand-coloured lithograph depicts a wolf in profile, walking through a winter landscape. The wolf has a dark, shaggy coat and is illustrated in a scientifically accurate and naturalistic style. The title, "VARG FRÅN ÅLAND," is Swedish for "Wolf from Åland," indicating a specific geographical origin. This print was created by the Swedish artist Gösla Lundman and was produced at the Central Printing Office in Stockholm. It is a detailed example of 19th-century natural history illustration. Gosla Lundman was a Swedish painter and illustrator who specialized in natural history subjects. His detailed and realistic illustrations of animals were a significant contribution to Swedish natural history publications in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Artist or Maker: Gosla Lundman Dimensions: Approximately 20 cm x 30 cm Medium: Lithograph, Hand-coloured Date: 1880 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.

Gosla Lundman (1832–1922) – Wolf from Åland – Lithograph, Hand-coloured (1880)

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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Perruche jaune, de Cayenne" in French, depicts a vibrant yellow parakeet perched on a branch. The bird is illustrated with black spots on its head and back, and iridescent blue-green feathers on its wings and tail. This plate is from Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a key work of the Enlightenment that systematically documented the world's avifauna. The engraving was executed by François-Nicolas Martinet, the principal artist for this famous series. Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was a prominent French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist of the Enlightenment. His multi-volume "Histoire Naturelle" was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work that compiled a vast body of knowledge about the natural world. François-Nicolas Martinet was a celebrated French artist and engineer who served as the chief engraver for Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," contributing a total of 1008 plates that are widely considered masterpieces of 18th-century ornithological art. Artist or Maker: After Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon; engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 14 cm Medium: Engraving, Hand-coloured Date: c. 1779 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.

Francois-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – Yellow Parakeet of Cayenne – Engraving, Hand-coloured (c. 1779)

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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Le grand Pingouin, des Mers du Nord" in French, depicts a Great Auk standing on a rocky shoreline. The bird is illustrated in profile with its distinctive black and white plumage and a prominent white patch near its eye. This plate is from Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a key work of the Enlightenment that systematically documented the world's avifauna. The engraving was executed by François-Nicolas Martinet, the principal artist for this famous series. The print holds significant historical value as a contemporary depiction of the Great Auk, a species that is now extinct. Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was a prominent French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist of the Enlightenment. His multi-volume "Histoire Naturelle" was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work that compiled a vast body of knowledge about the natural world. François-Nicolas Martinet was a celebrated French artist and engineer who served as the chief engraver for Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," contributing a total of 1008 plates that are widely considered masterpieces of 18th-century ornithological art. Artist or Maker: After Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon; engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 14 cm Medium: Engraving, Hand-coloured Date: c. 1776 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.

Francois-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – The Great Auk of the Northern Seas – Engraving, Hand-coloured (c. 1776)

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This hand-coloured lithograph depicts a Long-eared Owl, identified by the Swedish title "Hornuggla" and the scientific name "Asio otus." The print illustrates the owl perched on a branch, with a lifelike rendering of its mottled plumage and prominent ear tufts. This work is a plate from the monumental publication "Svenska Fåglar" (Swedish Birds), a collaborative effort by the von Wright brothers that is considered a landmark of 19th-century ornithological illustration. It showcases a combination of artistic skill and scientific accuracy. The von Wright brothers were a celebrated family of Finnish-Swedish painters and ornithologists. Magnus, Wilhelm, and Axel collaborated on numerous scientific and artistic projects, but are most renowned for their work on "Svenska Fåglar." The publication's detailed plates and descriptions of Swedish birdlife contributed significantly to the fields of ornithology and natural history art in Scandinavia. Artist or Maker: The von Wright Brothers Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: c. 1855 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.

The von Wright Brothers (Magnus 1805–1868; Wilhelm 1810–1887; Axel 1818–1900) – The Long-eared Owl – Lithograph (c. 1855)

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This hand-coloured engraving is a detailed botanical illustration of a maple tree branch. The print features several large, lobed leaves and clusters of winged seeds, known as samaras, rendered with a high degree of botanical precision. The illustration is from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's monumental publication, "Phytanthoza-iconographia," a comprehensive botanical atlas of the 18th century. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary. His "Phytanthoza-iconographia," published between 1737 and 1745, was a monumental work of botanical illustration that documented a wide variety of plant species. The work is considered a landmark in the history of botanical art and was a key reference for botanists of the period. Artist or Maker: After Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 25 cm Medium: Engraving, Hand-coloured Date: c. 1740 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Botanical Illustration of a Maple Tree – Engraving, Hand-coloured (c. 1740)

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This lithograph depicts a couple ice skating in a dynamic and lively pose. The woman, dressed in a vibrant red and yellow dress with a fur stole, is held by a shadowy, theatrical man. The design, with its bold lettering for "CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES" and "Palais de Glace," is a classic example of Belle Époque poster art. The print is a plate from the renowned French publication, "Les Maîtres de l'Affiche" (The Masters of the Poster), which collected and re-issued the best posters of the era. The original poster was an advertisement for an ice skating rink in Paris. Jules Chéret was a French painter and lithographer widely regarded as the "father of the modern poster." His work, which defined the Belle Époque era, is characterized by its joyful, free-spirited figures, dynamic compositions, and vibrant use of color. Chéret's posters revolutionized street advertising and had a significant influence on the Art Nouveau movement. Artist or Maker: Jules Chéret Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 22 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: 1894 (original); 1896 (re-issue) 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.