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Amsterdam--Berckenrode, Balthasar Florensz. van.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Amstelredamum emporium Hollandiæ primarium totiusque Europæ celeberrimum... Amsterdam: Philip Molenvliet, 1625 [but 1630s (see footnote)]
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Large wall-map on 9 engraved sheets joined, totalling 1390 x 1565mm., including woodcut running title on five strips joined, contemporary hand colour, restored and relaid on modern archival backing, with loss of printed surface
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
A rare and important wall-map of Amsterdam, depicting the city from a bird's-eye viewpoint, published in 1625 (the engraved date in the imprint and celebratory text), re-issued sometime in the 1630s, with the date in the running title unfortunately lacking the final digit.
Two insets contain a map of the immediate environs of Amsterdam, and a prospect of the city from across the Tya, with allegorical figures emphasising Amsterdam's important political and naval power, its wealth and cultural eminence.