- 134
World--[Danckerts, Justus.]
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Nova totius terrarum orbis tabula Amstelodami per F. de Witt... Amsterdam: Reinier & Josua Ottens, [c.1730], 500 x 565mm., double-page engraved twin-hemispherical world map, fine contemporary hand colour
- paper
Literature
Shirley 529, not recording this state.
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
This is the second of two folio double-hemisphere world maps prepared by Danckerts, the elaborate vignettes depicting the four classical elements (fire, air, water and earth) inspired by de Wit's maritime world map of 1668. Unfortunately, Danckerts was overshadowed by rival firms including de Wit and Nicolaas Visscher, Clearly the Ottens brothers felt the Danckerts name lacked cachet, so substituted de Wit's name, to promote sales.