- 114
World--Schedel, Hartmann
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Untitled Ptolemaic map of the world. [Nuremberg, 1493], 313 x 440mm., double-page woodcut map of the world, hand coloured, [Shirley 19], stitch-holes to centre-fold infilled as usual, some light staining at upper edge
- paper
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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 attractive woodcut map is one of the last great pre-Columbian views of the world.
Published in the Nuremberg Chronicle, this is a traditional Ptolemaic map of the world - the world as known to the Alexandrian scholar Claudius Ptolemaeus circa 150 AD - but set apart from others of the type by the accompanying illustrations, including portraits of the three sons of Noah supporting the world, a column of extraordinary creatures thought to inhabit the remoter parts of the world in Asia and Africa.
Published in the Nuremberg Chronicle, this is a traditional Ptolemaic map of the world - the world as known to the Alexandrian scholar Claudius Ptolemaeus circa 150 AD - but set apart from others of the type by the accompanying illustrations, including portraits of the three sons of Noah supporting the world, a column of extraordinary creatures thought to inhabit the remoter parts of the world in Asia and Africa.