- 71
France--Verbiest, Isaak
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Nova totius geographica Regni Galliae descriptio... [Antwerp], 1628, 457 x 563mm., double-page engraved panelled map, shaved at lower border, margin added
- paper
The Verbiest family are one of the lesser Flemish cartographic publishers of the period, overshadowed by their Dutch rivals, hence their small output of panelled maps which are among the rarest of the genre. The panelled borders include thirteen city prospects including La Rochelle, in 1628 besieged by the English.
Schilder MCN VI, 84.3, recording three examples, this the only one complete with the borders
Schilder MCN VI, 84.3, recording three examples, this the only one complete with the borders
Literature
Schilder MCN VI, 84.3, recording three examples, this the only one complete with the borders
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Lots 23-88. Please note that many cartes-à-figures were larger than the bindings into which they were inserted. As a consequence, frequently a careless binder would crop the borders with loss of engraved area, which has happened to some of the maps described here. These maps were removed from their atlas by the owner to better preserve them; in some cases they have had margins added and centrefolds strengthened, and where loss has occurred they have been restored. A few have been backed on fine linen.
"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 Verbiest family are one of the lesser Flemish cartographic publishers of the period, overshadowed by their Dutch rivals, hence their small output of panelled maps which are among the rarest of the genre. The panelled borders include thirteen city prospects including La Rochelle, in 1628 besieged by the English.
Schilder MCN VI, 84.3, recording three examples, this the only one complete with the borders