Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 226
<em>Figvra del Mondo Universale</em> by
Estimate: $1,000 - $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 |
Sebastian Munster
(1489-1552), one of the most recognized world maps of the 16th century, a woodblock print embellished with sea monsters and windheads, first appearing in Munster's Cosmographia, initials of the engraver David Kandel appear in the lower left corner, uncolored, 12 x 16 in.; in double-sided glass in a giltwood and black frame, window at rear revealing text in Italian, some toning at the edges, center fold is evident, otherwise very good. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection
some toning at the edges, center fold is evident, otherwise very good
