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Cornelis Anthonisz.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Cornelis Anthonisz.
- De vermaerde koopstadt van Amstelredam, geconterfeyt met alle sijn Wateren, Bruggen, Straaten, Kercken, Kloosteren, Huysen, Toorens, Poorten ende Mueren, ende omleghende Situatie. Amsterdam: Jan Jansz., [c. 1625]
- Paper
- Sheet: 1070mm x 1090mm
Large wall map, woodcut with handcut and letterpress lettering on twelve sheets joined, totalling 1067 x 1094mm., framed and glazed
Condition
map not examined out of frame
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first printed plan of Amsterdam. Cornelis Anthonisz. (1499-c. 1557) was a distinguished cartographer and painter, and official topographical artist to the Holy Roman Emperor. In 1538 he made a painting of Amsterdam, which he published in 1544, with his monogram and date visible under the letterpress text. It is a bird's-eye view taken from an imaginary vantage point over the harbour, looking southwards.
Anthonisz.'s depiction was the source for plans of the city for the next seventy years, while his original blocks remained in circulation for over 110 years; all printings are rare: no example of the original printing of 1544 can currently be located; of this fourth printing, which bears the publication line of Jan Jansz. (father of Johannes Janssonius), Karrow records only three institutional locations.
The only change Jansz. made was to reset the letterpress depiction, so this printing faithfully captures Amsterdam as it was in 1544, before the construction of the outer ring of canals, and celebrates the city's proud maritime heritage, the title supported by a large figure of Poseidon and the foreground dominated by all manner of shipping.
Anthonisz.'s depiction was the source for plans of the city for the next seventy years, while his original blocks remained in circulation for over 110 years; all printings are rare: no example of the original printing of 1544 can currently be located; of this fourth printing, which bears the publication line of Jan Jansz. (father of Johannes Janssonius), Karrow records only three institutional locations.
The only change Jansz. made was to reset the letterpress depiction, so this printing faithfully captures Amsterdam as it was in 1544, before the construction of the outer ring of canals, and celebrates the city's proud maritime heritage, the title supported by a large figure of Poseidon and the foreground dominated by all manner of shipping.