Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 135
Arnoldus Montanus, Arx Carolina
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Dutch, 1625-1683)bird's eye view of the Huguenot fort built 1562-64, Jacob van Meurs, 1671, Amsterdam, engraving on laid paper, 11-7/8 x 14-1/4 in.; framed 15-1/2 x 18 in.Note:ÿMontanus based his drawing Arx Carolinaÿupon an earlier sketch by the Belgian/German engraver Theodor De Bry (1528-1598) who based several of his own sketches upon the French artist Jacques˜Le Moyne (1533-1588). Le Moyne was part of an expedition to the New World, including an expedition which founded Fort Carolina, now known as Jacksonville, FL.Provenance: Provenance: Private New England Collection
light toning and foxing, centerfold crease and a few smaller creases, other minor surface wear consistent with ageÿÿ
