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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 127

Blaeu - Two Framed French Regional Maps

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch, 1571-1638), comprising: La Principaut‚ D'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin Par Iaques de Chieze Orangeois, Amsterdam, 1627, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, two decorative cartouches, depicting the Principality of Orange, sight 17-1/2 x 21-5/8 in.; Languedoc, Amsterdam, circa 1640, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, three cartouches and compass rose, sight 18-1/2 x 22-1/2 in.; carved and gilt wood frames, 26-1/4 x 30-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Georgia Collection

Condition

not examined out of frames, some very light staining throughout; frames with light wear and abrasions